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46 | 49 | | A Concurrent Resolution proclaimin g Christ is King; |
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47 | 50 | | recognizing the spiritual heritage of Oklahoma; and |
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48 | 51 | | directing distribution. |
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54 | 57 | | WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma has a rich history rooted in |
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55 | 58 | | faith, resilience, and a commitment to values that uplift its |
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56 | 59 | | people; and |
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57 | 60 | | WHEREAS, the acknowledgment of spiritual heritage has long been |
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58 | 61 | | a cornerstone of the cultural identity of Oklahomans, reflecting the |
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59 | 62 | | beliefs and convictions of many of its citizens; and |
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60 | 63 | | WHEREAS, the phrase "Christ the King" represents a declaration |
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61 | 64 | | of faith for millions o f Oklahomans and Christians worldwide, |
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62 | 65 | | symbolizing the sovereignty of Jesus Christ as a source of hope, |
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63 | 66 | | unity, and moral guidance; and |
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90 | 94 | | WHEREAS, the Oklahoma State Legislature seeks to affirm the |
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91 | 95 | | freedom of its citizens to express their deeply held beliefs, |
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92 | 96 | | including freedom of speech without fear of punishment or |
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93 | 97 | | retribution, recognizing the importance of religious liberty as |
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94 | 98 | | enshrined in both the United States Constitution and the Oklahoma |
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95 | 99 | | Constitution; and |
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96 | 100 | | WHEREAS, this proclamation serves as an expressio n of gratitude |
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97 | 101 | | for the blessings bestowed upon the State of Oklahoma and as a |
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98 | 102 | | recognition of the enduring influence of Christian faith in the |
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99 | 103 | | lives of its people. |
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100 | 104 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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101 | 105 | | OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE |
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102 | 106 | | CONCURRING THEREIN: |
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103 | 107 | | THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature hereby proclaims "Christ is |
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104 | 108 | | King", recognizing the spiritual significance of this declaration to |
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105 | 109 | | many of its citizens and honoring the role of faith in the history |
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106 | 110 | | and culture of Oklahoma. |
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107 | 111 | | THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature expresses that this |
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108 | 112 | | resolution is not intended to establish any religion or infringe |
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109 | 113 | | upon the rights of any individual, but rather to celebrate the |
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110 | 114 | | voluntary expression of belief that has shaped co mmunities across |
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111 | 115 | | the state. |
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112 | 116 | | THAT copies of this resolution be distributed to the Governor of |
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113 | 117 | | Oklahoma and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, |
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