Resolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the 1776 resolution declaring May 17 as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
The resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the March 16, 1776, resolution by the Second Continental Congress, which called for May 17 to be observed as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer. The original resolution aimed to unify the colonies in acknowledging God's providence and seeking divine intervention during a time of war and distress. The current resolution honors this historical event and its significance in American history.