The resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which took place on July 4, 1776. It acknowledges the historical significance of this event and notes that the United States has celebrated previous milestone anniversaries, including the 50th, 100th, 150th, and 200th anniversaries. The upcoming celebration on July 4, 2026, will mark a significant moment in American history, and the State of Kansas is already planning activities to honor this occasion.

In preparation for the 250th anniversary, Kansas is developing programs that highlight the experiences of its settlers and the challenges they faced in the heartland. The resolution calls for the Senate of the State of Kansas to officially commemorate and celebrate this important anniversary and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send an enrolled copy of the resolution to Senator Bowser. The resolution was sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators and was adopted by the Senate.