North Carolina HR 1245: Honor 250th Anniversary and NC's Role.

Bill Text

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2025
H Simple
Resolution
Adopted
HOUSE RESOLUTION 1245
Adopted 8/5/26

Sponsors: Representative Bell.
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
Referred to: Calendar 8/5/2026
August 4, 2026
*H1245-v-2*
A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED 1
STATES OF AMERICA AND CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE STATE 2
OF NORTH CAROLINA. 3
Whereas, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary—the Semiquincentennial—of 4
the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of 5
America; and 6
Whereas, for two and one-half centuries the people of the United States have built 7
and sustained a nation dedicated to the principles of liberty, equality, and self-government; and 8
Whereas, the State of North Carolina played a pivotal role in the movement for 9
American independence; and 10
Whereas, on April 12, 1776, the Fourth Provincial Congress, meeting at Halifax, 11
adopted the Halifax Resolves, the first official action by an entire colony recommending 12
independence from Great Britain, a date memorialized on the North Carolina State flag and seal; 13
and 14
Whereas, the citizens of Mecklenburg County are remembered for the Mecklenburg 15
Resolves of May 1775, among the earliest American expressions of the desire for independence; 16
and 17
Whereas, North Carolinians served with distinction throughout the Revolutionary 18
War; and 19
Whereas, true to its motto of "To be rather than to seem," North Carolina has 20
continued to contribute to the strength, prosperity, and character of the nation; and 21
Whereas, it is fitting to commemorate this milestone anniversary and to honor the 22
enduring legacy of the State of North Carolina; Now, therefore, 23
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives: 24
SECTION 1. The 250th anniversary of the United States of America is hereby 25
recognized and celebrated as a landmark occasion in the history of the nation. 26
SECTION 2. The historic and continuing contributions of the State of North 27
Carolina to the founding and flourishing of the United States are hereby honored and 28
commemorated. 29
SECTION 3. The people of North Carolina are encouraged to observe this 30
Semiquincentennial and to participate in commemorative events celebrating the nation's 250th 31
anniversary. 32
SECTION 4. This resolution is effective upon adoption. 33