Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the passage of the resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.

Summary

Recites and quotes language from a historical March 16, 1776 Second Continental Congress resolution calling for a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. It is purely a commemorative preamble and contains no directives, funding, deadlines, agency actions, or changes to law.

• Reprints language from a March 16, 1776 Second Continental Congress resolution calling for a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
• Functions as a ceremonial or commemorative preamble with no operative clauses.
• Contains no funding, agency directives, deadlines, or statutory amendments.
• Does not create legal or regulatory requirements for federal, state, or local governments.
• Has no budgetary or appropriations impact.
• Likely intended as an historical acknowledgment or symbolic gesture.
• Does not affect existing federal programs or benefits.
• No enforcement mechanism or implementation plan is provided.