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 highlights historical instances, dating back to the First Continental Congress in 1774 and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, where prayer was integral to the proceedings. It cites the practices of the Founding Fathers, including the establishment of daily prayers in Congress and the acknowledgment of divine providence in governance, underscoring the belief that such traditions contribute to the moral and political prosperity of the nation.

The resolution concludes by affirming the Idaho House of Representatives' commitment to this tradition by observing an official time of prayer during the First Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature. It reflects a recognition of the role of prayer in legislative deliberations and the historical significance of invoking divine guidance in public affairs, aligning with the broader American values of religion and morality as foundational to governance.