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SECOND REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 46
103RD GENERAL ASSEMBL Y
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENT A TIVE SELF .
7180H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT
Relating to Charlie Kirk day .
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk, born on October 14, 1993, and tragically martyred by
2 assassination on September 10, 2025, was the preeminent voice of a generation, inspiring
3 millions of young Americans to engage in civic discourse, champion conservative principles,
4 and reclaim the foundational values of liberty , limited government, and individual
5 responsibility; and
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7 WHEREAS, the founder and CEO of T urning Point USA, Kirk led a transformative
8 movement across college campuses and beyond, empowering students to defend free markets,
9 secure borders, Christian values, and traditional family structures against ideological
10 overreach; and
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12 WHEREAS, Kirk stood as a modern civil rights champion, fearlessly advocating for
13 equal opportunity under the law , colorblind meritocracy , and the protection of constitutional
14 rights for all citizens, regardless of race, creed, or background, in an era of divisive identity
15 politics; and
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17 WHEREAS, a vocal and unapologetic Christian, Kirk embodied the Christian
18 heritage that undergir ds American exceptionalism, publicly proclaiming his faith as a guiding
19 force in the pursuit of justice, moral clarity , and the defense of the unborn; and
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21 WHEREAS, through relentless persecution, cancellation attempts, smears, and
22 ultimately his assassination, Kirk became a martyr for truth and faith, enduring personal and
23 professional attacks with unwavering resolve to expose corruption, challenge elite narratives,
24 and uphold objective reality in the face of censorship and cultural decay; and
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26 WHEREAS, as a tireless free speech advocate, Kirk fought against Big T ech
27 suppression, university indoctrination, and government overreach, ensuring that dissenting
28 voices, especially those of the next generation, could flourish in the public square, thereby
29 preserving the First Amendment as the bedrock of a free society:
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31 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the members of the House of
32 Representatives of the One Hundred Third General Assembly , Second Regular Session, the
33 Senate concurring therein, hereby designate October 14th of each year as "Charlie Kirk Day"
34 in Missouri to honor his extraordinary contributions to American discourse, faith, and
35 freedom, and to commemorate his ultimate sacrifice for these principles; and
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37 BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED that the General Assembly encourages Missourians
38 to reflect on the principles Kirk championed, participate in educational events promoting
39 civic engagement, and honor his legacy as a martyr for truth and liberty and to observe
40 Charlie Kirk Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities that recognize his
41 role as a beacon of hope and heroism for future generations; and
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43 BE IT FUR THER RESOL VED that this resolution be sent to the Governor for his
44 approval or rejection pursuant to the Missouri Constitution.
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