Whereas the United States of America is a federation of fifty individual, proud, unique, and yet unified state governments; and,
Whereas the citizens of Missouri, committed to democracy and the American spirit, have given their lives to defend the union and continue to pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and,
Whereas Missouri, the "Show Me" state, plays a vital role to the health and well-being of the United States, and that relationship is reciprocal; and,
Whereas Missouri is home to world-class academic, athletic, and economic institutions; and,
Whereas Missouri is the birthplace of Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States; therefore be it,
Resolved that the State of Missouri proudly affirms allegiance to the United States of America.