IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1456 
Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2024, as ‘‘Constitution 
Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 
Mr. ADERHOLT (for himself, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. SALAZAR, Mr. 
EVANS, Mr. LATTA, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. MOULTON, 
Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. ELLZEY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. 
KEAN of New Jersey, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. MOORE of Ala-
bama, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Ms. GARCIA of Texas, Mr. 
LAWLER, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina, 
Mr. GUEST, Mr. SWALWELL, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. HOULAHAN, Mr. 
ROUZER, Mr. DELUZIO, Mr. BACON, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Mrs. CAMMACK, 
Mr. NEGUSE, Mr. PFLUGER, Mr. THANEDAR, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida, 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mrs. BICE, Mr. PAPPAS, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. 
MOOLENAAR, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. DUN-
CAN, Mr. VAN DREW, Mr. CAREY, Ms. MALLIOTAKIS, Mr. THOMPSON of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. FEENSTRA, Mr. BABIN, Mr. D’ESPOSITO, Mr. BILI-
RAKIS, Mr. STRONG, and Mr. LOUDERMILK) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Account-
ability 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for and honoring September 17, 2024, 
as ‘‘Constitution Day’’. 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on 
September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates from 12 States; 
Whereas the Constitution was subsequently ratified by each 
of the original 13 States; 
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•HRES 1456 IH 
Whereas the Constitution was drafted in order to form a 
more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic 
tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the 
general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for the 
citizens of the United States; 
Whereas the United States, made a more perfect Union 
through the signing of the Constitution, will celebrate its 
semiquincentennial anniversary in 2026; 
Whereas the Constitution has provided the means and struc-
ture for this Nation and its citizens that is unparalleled 
by any other country; 
Whereas the Constitution’s contributions to the welfare of the 
human race reach far beyond the borders of the United 
States; 
Whereas the House of Representatives continues to strive to 
preserve and strengthen the values and rights bestowed 
by the Constitution upon the United States and its citi-
zens; 
Whereas the Constitution is recognized by many to be the 
most significant and important document in history for 
establishing freedom and justice through democracy; 
Whereas the Constitution deserves the recognition, respect, 
and reverence of all people in the United States; 
Whereas every person in the United States should celebrate 
the freedom and responsibilities of the Constitution; 
Whereas the preservation of such values and rights in the 
hearts and minds of United States citizens would be ad-
vanced by official recognition of the signing of the Con-
stitution; 
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•HRES 1456 IH 
Whereas, as the 250th anniversary of the Nation approaches, 
the people of the United States should reflect upon the 
words and meaning of the Constitution; and 
Whereas September 17, 2024, is designated as ‘‘Constitution 
Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports ‘‘Constitution Day’’; and 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Æ 
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