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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 16
Relating to Charlie Kirk Day.
Whereas, Charlie Kirk, born on October 14, 1993, and
tragically martyred by assassination on September 10, 2025,
was the preeminent voice of a generation, inspiring millions
of young Americans to engage in civic discourse, champion
conservative principles, and reclaim the foundational values
of liberty, limited government, and individual
responsibility; and
Whereas, the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, Kirk
led a transformative movement across college campuses and
beyond, empowering students to defend free markets, secure
borders, Christian values, and traditional family structures
against ideological overreach; and
Whereas, Kirk stood as a modern civil rights champion,
fearlessly advocating for equal opportunity under the law,
colorblind meritocracy, and the protection of constitutional
rights for all citizens, regardless of race, creed, or
background, in an era of divisive identity politics; and
Whereas, a vocal and unapologetic Christian, Kirk
embodied the Christian heritage that undergirds American
exceptionalism, publicly proclaiming his faith as a guiding
force in the pursuit of justice, moral clarity, and the
defense of the unborn; and
Whereas, through relentless persecution, cancellation
attempts, smears, and ultimately his assassination, Kirk
became a martyr for truth and faith, enduring personal and
professional attacks with unwavering resolve to expose
corruption, challenge elite narratives, and uphold objective
reality in the face of censorship and cultural decay; and
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Whereas, as a tireless free speech advocate, Kirk
fought against Big Tech suppression, university
indoctrination, and government overreach, ensuring that
dissenting voices, especially those of the next generation,
could flourish in the public square, thereby preserving the
First Amendment as the bedrock of a free society:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the members of the
Missouri Senate, One Hundred Third General Assembly, Second
Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring
therein, hereby designate October 14th of each year as
"Charlie Kirk" Day in Missouri to honor his extraordinary
contributions to American discourse, faith, and freedom, and
to commemorate his ultimate sacrifice for these principles;
and
Be it further resolved that the General Assembly
encourages Missourians to reflect on the principles Kirk
championed, participate in educational events promoting
civic engagement, and honor his legacy as a martyr for truth
and liberty and to observe Charlie Kirk Day with appropriate
ceremonies, programs, and activities that recognize his role
as a beacon of hope and heroism for future generations; and
Be It Further Resolved that this resolution be sent to
the Governor for his approval or rejection pursuant to the
Missouri Constitution.