House Resolution No. 11, introduced by the State Affairs Committee, emphasizes the longstanding American tradition of beginning legislative sessions with an official time of prayer. The resolution outlines historical precedents, citing the Founding Fathers' practices during the First Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention, where prayer was integral to their deliberations. It highlights the significance of prayer in the early days of the United States government, including the first Congress and the inaugural addresses of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, reinforcing the belief that acknowledging a higher power is essential for national prosperity.

The resolution concludes by affirming the Idaho House of Representatives' commitment to this tradition by observing an official time of prayer to commemorate the First Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature. It reflects the belief that such practices are woven into the fabric of American society and are supported by historical and legal precedents, including affirmations from the Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of legislative prayer.