Missouri SCR 36: Designates every November as National American History and Founders Month

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36
Relating to designating every November as National American History and
Founders Month
Whereas, as we approach our Nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, there is a clear need to empower
Americans to be active citizens through greater understanding of our Nation's early history, its founders,
and the civic duties within the American experience; and
Whereas, the period beginning with the onset of the American Revolution in 1775 through 1791
encapsulates the events and people responsible for establishing and shaping our country's future. The
American Revolution (1775-1783) is one of the most defining events in modern history, both as the
rebellion against Great Britain and as the creation of a self-governing and sovereign nation. The Declaration
of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights will forever set our Nation apart from all others.
Our electoral system, our three branches of government in the form of an elected President, an elected
Congress, and an independent Supreme Court are well-established and sustaining. These have all set a long
enduring, unique and remarkable precedent that many other nations over the past two centuries have sought
to replicate; and
Whereas, the purpose of National American History and Founders Month is to create a tradition of
educating and celebrating the founding history of our country for all Americans. Furthermore, while there
are holidays celebrating key events, leaders, and groups responsible for creating and shaping our Nation,
there is no official recognition or formal commemoration of our Nation's early history, its founders and its
governmental system. This new recognition and focus offers all Americans an occasion to appreciate the
struggle to create a new nation, the founders who pioneered how this new nation should be governed, and
the civic duties of its citizens:
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the members of the Missouri Senate, One-hundredth General
Assembly, Second Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring therein, hereby proclaim each
November as "National American History and Founders Month", and urge public officials at the state and
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local levels, educators in schools, colleges and universities, librarians, and all the people in the state of
Missouri to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, and to reaffirm their
devotion to the principles of freedom and the common history and heritage shared by all Americans; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Missouri Senate be instructed to send a properly
inscribed copy of this resolution to the Governor for his approval or rejection pursuant to the Missouri
Constitution.
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