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This resolution commemorates America's 250th birthday by reaffirming the foundational principles of the Declaration of Independence, specifically the belief that individuals are endowed by their Creator with unalienable rights, and that the nation's preservation relies on a firm reliance on divine providence. The resolution highlights historical events and figures, from the early settlers and founding fathers to modern leaders, emphasizing the consistent role of faith, prayer, and religious principles in shaping American law, public policy, and national identity throughout its history. It underscores that America was founded as a constitutional republic, not a democracy, and that its people have historically turned to God for guidance and thanksgiving, with these practices continuing through various eras and challenges.

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