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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1535 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1535

 Expressing support for the month of September as ``Founding Fathers' 
                                Month''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 4, 2024

Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Expressing support for the month of September as ``Founding Fathers' 
                                Month''.

Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States, including but not limited to 
        George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, 
        James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, John 
        Hancock, George Mason, Gouverneur Morris, John Marshall, and Samuel 
        Adams, were an extraordinary group of leaders who, against all odds, 
        secured independence from the British Empire and were instrumental in 
        shaping the foundational principles of American democracy;
Whereas the Founding Fathers contributed nobly through their service on the 
        battlefield, intellectual debates, through compromise and negotiation, 
        and the drafting of key founding documents, pledging their lives, 
        fortunes, and sacred honor to the cause of American independence and the 
        establishment of a just and lasting governance;
Whereas the month of September holds historical significance in the history of 
        the United States, as it marks the signing of the Constitution on 
        September 17, 1787;
Whereas the beginning of the school year in September presents a timely 
        opportunity to educate students on the history, contributions, and 
        enduring significance of the Founding Fathers and the principles they 
        fought to establish; and
Whereas there is a concerning decline in knowledge about the Founding Fathers 
        and the foundational principles of the Republic among both children and 
        adults, as well as a significant decline in patriotism and civic 
        engagement: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports a ``Founding Fathers' Month'';
            (2) encourages all Americans to take the opportunity to 
        honor the Founding Fathers and their contributions to the 
        Nation's independence and system of governance;
            (3) urges educational institutions, public organizations, 
        and government entities to participate in efforts that promote 
        awareness, education, and appreciation of the Founding Fathers, 
        with the goal of fostering a greater understanding of American 
        liberty and the responsibilities of being an American citizen;
            (4) calls upon the Department of Education to support 
        programs, resources, and activities that help ensure the 
        survival of the Republic by deepening the Nation's 
        understanding of its founding principles and the vital role of 
        civic education; and
            (5) supports a ``Founding Fathers' Month'' as a time to 
        reflect on the sacrifices made by the Founding Fathers and to 
        commit to preserving the freedoms they fought to establish for 
        future generations.
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