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 George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who underscored the importance of prayer and religious acknowledgment in governance. The resolution also references Supreme Court rulings that affirm the constitutionality of legislative prayer as a part of American societal fabric.

In light of this tradition, the resolution calls upon the Idaho House of Representatives to observe an official time of prayer to commemorate the First Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature, thereby aligning with the historical and constitutional practices that have shaped the nation.