States findings of the Legislature and encourages the celebration of America250 in Idaho.

As the United States approaches its semi-quincentennial — the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding — Idaho seeks to demonstrate its deep patriotism and unwavering commitment to the core principles of liberty, equality,justice,andself-governancebyendorsingaseriesofmeaningfulinitiativesthatembodytheseenduring ideals through active civic engagement, including: • The designation of a YEAR OF VOLUNTEERISM with a statewide goal of 250,000 acts of service tracked through IdahoKindness.com. •Theintroductionandpromotionofaneworiginalstatesongtitled“ForeverIdaho”tohonoroursharedheritage and aspirations. • A statewide campaign to gather signatures on a large-scale replica of the Declaration of Independence as a symbol of renewed appreciation for America’s foundational document.