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1/23/26WHEREAS Referred:the Declaration of Independence was voted on July 2, 1776, adopted July 4, 1776, and formally engrossed and signed by a majority of delegates on August 2, 1776;

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BEand ITWHEREAS RESOLVEDthe BY56 THEpatriots LEGISLATUREwho OFsigned THEthe STATEDeclaration OFof ALASKA:Independence are John Adams, Samuel Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Carter Braxton, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Samuel Chase, Abraham Clark, George Clymer, William Ellery, William Floyd, Benjamin Franklin, Elbridge Gerry, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, John Hancock, Benjamin Harrison, John Hart, Joseph Hewes, Thomas Heyward, Jr., William Hooper, Stephen Hopkins, Francis Hopkinson, Samuel Huntington, Thomas Jefferson, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lewis, Philip Livingston, Thomas Lynch, Jr., Thomas McKean, Arthur Middleton, Lewis Morris, Robert Morris, John Morton, Thomas Nelson, Jr., William Paca, Robert Treat Paine, John Penn, George Read, Caesar Rodney, George Ross, Dr.

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and WHEREAS the 56 patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence are John Adams, Samuel Adams, Josiah Bartlett, Carter Braxton, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Samuel Chase, Abraham Clark, George Clymer, William Ellery, William Floyd, Benjamin Franklin, Elbridge Gerry, Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, John Hancock, Benjamin Harrison, John Hart, Joseph Hewes, Thomas Heyward, Jr., William Hooper, Stephen Hopkins, Francis Hopkinson, Samuel Huntington, Thomas Jefferson, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lewis, Philip Livingston, Thomas Lynch, Jr., Thomas McKean, Arthur Middleton, Lewis Morris, Robert Morris, John Morton, Thomas Nelson, Jr., William Paca, Robert Treat Paine, John Penn, George Read, Ceasar Rodney, George Ross, Dr.

Benjamin Rush, Edward Rutledge, Roger Sherman, James Smith, Richard Stockton, Thomas Stone, George Taylor, HCR009a -1- HCR 9 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1091\N Matthew Thornton, George Walton, William Whipple, William Williams, James Wilson, John Witherspoon, Oliver Wolcott, and George Wythe;

and WHEREAS the Declaration of Independence proclaimed timeless principles of profound significance to the history of the United States, including that all people are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that a government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed;

and WHEREAS the United States was founded on the principle of federalism, which emphasizes a decentralized system of government in which powers are divided between national and state governments, and fosters liberty, accountability, and responsiveness to local communities;

and WHEREAS the founding of the United States initiated a journey toward forming "a more perfect Union," marked by historic achievements, struggles, and progress in realizing the nation's founding principles for all citizens;

and WHEREAS the state has played a significant role in the history of the United States by contributing to the nation's development, culture, economy, and defense through the efforts and sacrifices of the state's citizens;

and WHEREAS the semiquincentennial of the United States offers a unique opportunity for the people of the state to reflect on a shared history, honor the diverse contributions of the nation's citizens, and continually strive to create a more perfect union for future generations;

and WHEREAS commemorative activities across the state will provide educational opportunities, foster civic engagement, encourage community participation, and strengthen appreciation for the history, federalist principles, and foundational ideals on which both the Enrolled HCR 9 -2- nation and this state were built;

BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature honors the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 250th birthdayanniversary of the Unitedfounding States of Americathe andUnited encouragesStates residents of theAmerica; state to celebrate this milestone.

HCRand 9be -2-it HCR009aFURTHER NewRESOLVED Textthat Underlinedthe [DELETEDAlaska TEXTState BRACKETED]Legislature encourages all citizens, communities, educational institutions, civic organizations, and businesses in the state to participate in commemorative events and activities that reflect on the nation's history, celebrate the nation's achievements, and reaffirm a commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, federalism, and self-governance;

and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature encourages educational institutions across the state to enhance civics education to ensure that future generations understandtheimportance ofactive civicparticipation and theprinciples offederalism andself- governance that protect liberty and promote a responsive government.

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