S 0737 Concurrent Resolution, By R.C. Shealy
 A Concurrent Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to
 enact a change in the Pledge of Allegiance by changing the phrase "with
 liberty and justice for all" to the phrase "seeking liberty and justice for
 all".

   03/06/91  Senate Introduced SJ-6
   03/06/91  Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-6

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT A CHANGE IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY CHANGING THE PHRASE "WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL" TO THE PHRASE "SEEKING LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL".

Whereas, the flag of the United States represents the greatest nation on earth conferring rights and privileges denied most people of the world; and

Whereas, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States is and ought to be a patriotic and uplifting experience, instilling loyalty and appreciation for the benefits bestowed; and

Whereas, students should be encouraged and practiced in the use of the Pledge, and the legislatures of various states have by statute directed that it be used in the schools and the courts have declared this lawful; and

Whereas, the system of justice in the United States is far superior to that enjoyed by most people, many of whom are denied the most basic rights as we know them; and

Whereas, even our system of justice is imperfect, and there is an eternal effort toward a more perfect system; and

Whereas, the Pledge of Allegiance ends with a phrase saying "with liberty and justice for all" which is a desirable end but one not yet attained; and

Whereas, young people repeatedly saying this as an accomplished fact will tend to become complacent, and feel that there actually is justice for all rather than working toward that goal; and

Whereas, this matter can be improved by changing the phrase "with liberty and justice for all" to the phrase "seeking liberty and justice for all". Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly hereby memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact a change in the Pledge of Allegiance by changing the phrase "with liberty and justice for all" to the phrase "seeking liberty and justice for all".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.