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This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the historical context and significance of this pivotal moment in American history. The resolution traces the events leading to independence, including growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain in the 1760s, increasing British taxation and restrictive policies, and the colonists' growing desire for self-governance. It details the drafting process of the Declaration, noting that Thomas Jefferson was the primary author, drawing inspiration from George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, and working with a committee that included John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. The resolution emphasizes the document's enduring importance, highlighting its key principles of equality and unalienable rights, including "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," and recognizes the Declaration as a foundational document that has inspired people worldwide for nearly two and a half centuries. By passing this resolution, the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas officially commemorates this historic milestone and reaffirms the significance of the Declaration of Independence in establishing the United States of America on July 4, 1776.

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