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28 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, COMMEMORATING THE
250TH ANNIVERSARY (SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL) OF THE
FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2026, the United States of America will commemorate the 250th Anniversary —known as the Semiquincentennial —of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in 1776, an event that marked the formal establishment of a new nation founded upon principles of liberty and self-government; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence set forth enduring truths that have shaped the American experience, affirming that all individuals are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and further declaring that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed; and
WHEREAS, the founding of the United States established a federal system of government that allocates authority between national and state governments, thereby promoting liberty, accountability, and responsiveness to local communities; and WHEREAS, this decentralized structure has enabled innovation, diverse policy approaches, and strengthened democratic accountability by ensuring that governmental decision making remains close to the people; and
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28 WHEREAS, the nation’s 250 year history reflects a continual effort to form a “more perfect Union,” marked by progress, challenges, and collective work to advance the nation’s founding ideals for all residents; and WHEREAS, the State of California and the City of Culver City have contributed significantly to the nation’s development, culture, arts, economy, infrastructure, and the environment through the service, creativity, and civic engagement of their residents and employees; and
WHEREAS, the Semiquincentennial provides an opportunity for the people of California and the residents of Culver City to reflect upon our shared history, honor the wide- ranging contributions of Americans across generations, celebrate our heritage of liberty and diversity, and look forward to the future we endeavor to build; and WHEREAS, commemorative activities throughout California and within the region will promote civic engagement, expand educational opportunities, encourage community participation, and strengthen public appreciation for the history and principles that have shaped our nation and our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
1. The City Council hereby formally recognizes and commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America on July 4, 2026.
2. The City Council encourages residents, community organizations, educational institutions, civic groups, and local businesses to participate in Semiquincentennial events and activities that reflect upon our history, celebrate our
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28 achievements, and reaffirm our shared commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, self-government, and federalism.
3. The City Council strongly encourages educational institutions within California and Culver City to enhance civics education to ensure that future generations understand the importance of civic participation, the principles of federalism, and the decentralized governance structure that protects liberty and promotes responsive government.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2026.
FREDDY PUZA, Mayor
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEREMY BOCCHINO, City Clerk HEATHER BAKER, City Attorney