HR876: HR876 American History Month; July 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 3596 House Resolution 876 By: Representatives Jasperse of the 11th, Powell of the 33rd, and Cox of the 28th A RESOLUTION Recognizing July 2025 as American History Month; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, an awareness of American history is critical to the pr eservation of this2 American Republic, the recognition of the God-given rights of all men and women, and the3 continuation of such values as were embodied by the founders of this nation; and4 WHEREAS, the Second Continental Congress declared the absolution of all allegiance to the5 British Crown by the United Colonies on July 4, 1776; and6 WHEREAS, John Adams saw fit that "July 1776 [would] be the most memorable Epocha in7 the History of America" and that "it ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade…from8 one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more"; and9 WHEREAS, four distinguished Founding Fathers—John Adams, Alexan der Hamilton,10 Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe—passed away in the month of July; and11 WHEREAS, the month of July should continue to declare the principles of the founding of12 American independence for all future generations.13 H. R. 876 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3596 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that14 the members of this body recognize July 2025 as American History Month and encourage15 all residents to be lifelong learners of the legacy great American men and women have left16 behind.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized18 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the19 public and the press.20 H. R. 876 - 2 -