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2026 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9
BY REPRESENTATIVES OWEN, AMEDEE, BILLINGS, BUTLER, EGAN, FIRMENT,
HORTON, MUSCARELLO, SCHAMERHORN, AND VENTRELLA
A RESOLUTION
To urge and request the government of the United Kingdom to continue its commitment to
the foundational principles of individual liberties as enshrined in the Magna Carta
and other historic British documents and to encourage the preservation of its
heritage.
WHEREAS, the United Kingdom stands as a bedrock of Western civilization, having
pioneered enduring principles of liberty, justice, and democratic governance that have
inspired nations around the world, including the United States of America and the State of
Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, the Magna Carta of 1215, along with documents such as the English Bill
of Rights of 1689 and the Petition of Right of 1628, established fundamental protections for
individual freedoms, including the right to free speech, due process, and resistance against
arbitrary authority, forming the cornerstone of modern constitutionalism; and
WHEREAS, the British people have a legacy of resilience and moral courage and a
heritage of confronting and defeating tyrants who sought to suppress speech and curtail
liberties, from the defiance of King John's overreach to the valor displayed in the face of
totalitarian regimes during the World Wars; and
WHEREAS, the United Kingdom achieved historic milestones in advancing human
dignity, including the abolition of slavery through the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which
preceded similar actions in the United States and served as a moral exemplar for global
emancipation efforts; and
WHEREAS, the United States and the State of Louisiana have deep cultural,
economic, and historical ties to the United Kingdom and share a profound affinity for British
heritage, with Louisiana's legal traditions drawing upon common law principles inherited
from British jurisprudence, and countless Louisianans tracing their ancestry to British roots;
and
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HR NO. 9 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, today, it is more important than ever that we continue to safeguard the
cherished liberty of free speech from potential erosion and uphold our shared foundational
commitment to individual rights; and
WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana holds a deep respect for the United Kingdom and
its foundational commitment to individual rights, which has forged a bond that has endured
through centuries of shared hardships.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and request the government of the United
Kingdom to continue its commitment to the foundational principles of the Magna Carta and
other historic documents that affirm and protect individual liberties, thereby honoring its
illustrious heritage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the United Kingdom is a historically reliable ally
to the United States of America, particularly in the global pursuit of freedom and justice, and
the State of Louisiana is proud to support the British people in their continued efforts to
honor these shared values.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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