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This concurrent resolution, passed by the House of Representatives and concurred by the Senate of the 114th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, commemorates the 250th anniversary, also known as the semiquincentennial, of the United States' founding on July 4, 2026, which marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution acknowledges the enduring principles of equality, unalienable rights, and government by consent proclaimed in the Declaration, as well as the constitutional system of liberty and rule of law established at the nation's founding. It recognizes the ongoing efforts of Americans to form a "more perfect Union" and highlights Tennessee's significant contributions to the nation's strength and prosperity. The resolution views this anniversary as a chance for reflection, gratitude, education, and a renewed commitment to founding ideals, encouraging commemorative activities that foster civic understanding, community bonds, patriotism, and engagement with history and the future, while also praising educational institutions for providing civics education to ensure future generations understand American constitutional government and the importance of an informed citizenry for preserving freedom.

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