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SCR-161 The First Continental Congress.(2023-2024)

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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 161
CHAPTER 203

Relative to the First Continental Congress.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  September 05, 2024. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SCR 161, Allen. The First Continental Congress.
This measure would commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress and encourage and all citizens to reflect on the legacy of the First Continental Congress and honor the sacrifices made by the delegates who stood up for the principles of liberty and self-governance.
Fiscal Committee: NO  
WHEREAS, On September 5, 1774, the First Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, marking a pivotal moment in the history of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The delegates representing the thirteen American colonies at the First Continental Congress came together to address the growing tensions with the British government, ultimately laying the groundwork for the American Revolution; and
WHEREAS, The First Continental Congress adopted the Suffolk Resolves, which called for the repeal of the Intolerable Acts and urged the colonies to prepare for potential military conflict with the British forces; and
WHEREAS, The First Continental Congress laid the foundation for the future nation by establishing a unified front against the British government and setting the stage for the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, The ideals of freedom, equality, and democracy that were championed at the First Continental Congress continue to inspire generations of Americans to fight for justice and the pursuit of a more perfect union; and
WHEREAS, The 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress is a momentous occasion that deserves to be celebrated and remembered as a key milestone in the history of our nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress is hereby commemorated and the significance of this historic event is recognized for shaping the course of American history; and be it further
Resolved, That all citizens are encouraged to reflect on the legacy of the First Continental Congress and honor the sacrifices made by the delegates who stood up for the principles of liberty and self-governance that continue to define our nation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.