S 737 Session 109 (1991-1992)
S 0737 Concurrent Resolution, By R.C. Shealy
A Concurrent Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to
enact a change in the Pledge of Allegiance by changing the phrase "with
liberty and justice for all" to the phrase "seeking liberty and justice for
all".
03/06/91 Senate Introduced SJ-6
03/06/91 Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-6
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO
ENACT A CHANGE IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY
CHANGING THE PHRASE "WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE
FOR ALL" TO THE PHRASE "SEEKING LIBERTY AND
JUSTICE FOR ALL".
Whereas, the flag of the United States represents the greatest nation on
earth conferring rights and privileges denied most people of the world;
and
Whereas, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States is and
ought to be a patriotic and uplifting experience, instilling loyalty and
appreciation for the benefits bestowed; and
Whereas, students should be encouraged and practiced in the use of the
Pledge, and the legislatures of various states have by statute directed that
it be used in the schools and the courts have declared this lawful; and
Whereas, the system of justice in the United States is far superior to that
enjoyed by most people, many of whom are denied the most basic rights
as we know them; and
Whereas, even our system of justice is imperfect, and there is an eternal
effort toward a more perfect system; and
Whereas, the Pledge of Allegiance ends with a phrase saying "with
liberty and justice for all" which is a desirable end but one not yet
attained; and
Whereas, young people repeatedly saying this as an accomplished fact
will tend to become complacent, and feel that there actually is justice for
all rather than working toward that goal; and
Whereas, this matter can be improved by changing the phrase
"with liberty and justice for all" to the phrase "seeking
liberty and justice for all". Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby memorialize the
Congress of the United States to enact a change in the Pledge of
Allegiance by changing the phrase "with liberty and justice for
all" to the phrase "seeking liberty and justice for all".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and
to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.
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