SR 52 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the Intercessors for America on their Spiritual Heritage Project to acknowledge Almighty God as the Author of Liberty on this 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

This Senate Resolution commends the Intercessors for America for their Spiritual Heritage Project and acknowledges God as the author of liberty on the 250th anniversary of the United States. The bill does not change any laws or policies but serves to express gratitude and rededicate the state and nation to religious faith through a formal statement. It requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Intercessors for America as a gesture of recognition.

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Mar 2026

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Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026

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SR52 Original → SR52 Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 7, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft version to its final enrolled form, incorporating a significant expansion of the prayer text to include specific historical references, admissions of national failure, and requests for divine intervention. The resolution now explicitly asks for the renewal of hearts and the restoration of the land, moving beyond a simple commendation to a more comprehensive spiritual appeal. This change reflects a deeper theological intent in the final version compared to the original draft.

Scope change

The scope of the prayer within the resolution was expanded to include specific historical events and a broader range of spiritual requests.

REQUIREMENT

The prayer text was substantially rewritten to include specific historical references (e.g., Gettysburg, Normandy, Selma) and to admit national sins such as pride and division, which were not present in the original draft.

New clauses were added to the prayer asking God to 'awaken dry bones,' 'revive weary hearts,' and to raise up a new generation of heroes, expanding the spiritual scope of the resolution.

TECHNICAL

The document was finalized from 'Original' to 'Enrolled' status, updating the header and removing the legislative services digest section.

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