House Resolution No. by Representative Bayham recognizes the America250Louisiana celebrations scheduled for April 18-19, 2025, which commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. The resolution highlights the "Two Lights for Tomorrow" initiative on April 18, 2025, which is part of the nationwide America250 project celebrating America's upcoming 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. This initiative draws inspiration from Paul Revere's historic ride on April 18, 1775, signaling the impending British invasion.
The resolution also marks April 19, 2025, as the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which were pivotal in the American Revolution and famously included the "shot heard around the world." Through this resolution, the House of Representatives of Louisiana formally acknowledges these significant historical events and the importance of the America250Louisiana celebrations.