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4405 RESOLUTION NO. 4,405 WHEREAS , man, being subject to all the human frailties, has since time immemorial been inclined to accept and take many things for granted, not the least of which is that of freedom such as the people of this United States of America have enjoyed since 1776 ; and WHEREAS, as we enter into the annual July 4 celebration of the independence of this country and its people, we should reevaluate our position with regard to not only the freedoms which the Declaration of Independence announced but the corresponding duties and responsi- bilities which each of us as citizens should, with pride and enthus- iasm, undertake personally. NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That we, as Americans , residing in these United States, rededicate and commit ourselves along the principles laid down by the Declaration of Independence, accepting not only that men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights, among which are life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness , and in such dedication let deeds and acts speak louder than words . Let us make freedom a living and growing principle in the hearts and minds of each of us. SECTION 2 . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. ADOPTED: July 1, 1970 Ole or. 01"P ATTEST: APPROVED. City Clerk / ayor