STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX
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JOINT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LIFE, FAITH,
LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY OF CHARLES "CHARLIE" JAMES
KIRK
WHEREAS, Charles "Charlie" James Kirk, born October 14, 1993, was a courageous
American patriot and faithful Christian whose life was tragically and unjustly cut short in an
act of political violence on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk made the decision to follow Jesus Christ as a young person and
boldly lived out his faith with conviction, courage and compassion, grounding his life and work
in daily devotion to Scripture, prayer and the Gospel message; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a devoted husband to his wife Erika, and a loving father to
their daughter and son, exemplifying the virtues of faith, fidelity and fatherhood; and
WHEREAS, at 18 years of age, Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012, which
grew to more than 3,500 campus chapters and over 250,000 members nationwide, mobilizing
young Americans to embrace fiscal responsibility, free markets, limited government and the
blessings of liberty; and
WHEREAS, through his leadership, Turning Point USA helped register and mobilize
more than 125,000 new voters in the 2024 election, narrowing the youth voter gap and shaping
civic engagement among the next generation; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk became one of the most prominent Christian voices in America,
engaging in civil discourse on college campuses, media platforms and national forums, always
seeking to elevate truth, defend Biblical values and strengthen the Republic; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk's journey of faith was deepened by his study of Scripture and
by life-changing experiences such as his 2018 pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which inspired his
unapologetic commitment to proclaiming Christ and mentoring others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk embodied the values of the First Amendment, exercising his
right to speak freely, challenge prevailing narratives and stand as a model of conviction with
respect for his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, his assassination is not only a heinous act of violence but also a sobering
reminder of the rising dangers of political extremism and hatred in our society, which threaten
the peace, liberty and civility essential to a healthy civic order; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk's death must not divide us further but instead serve as a call to
recommit ourselves to dialogue, respect and the timeless American principles of liberty
governed by truth; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk would not have us respond with despair, but with renewed
purpose to speak truth with courage, to stand firm in faith, to seek unity without compromising
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conviction and to live out the values he championed: faith, family and freedom; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-second Legislature
now assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this
opportunity:
1. To condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the assassination of Charles "Charlie"
James Kirk and all forms of political violence;
2. To extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Charlie Kirk's family, including his
wife, Erika, and their children;
3. To honor the life, faith, leadership and legacy of Charlie Kirk, whose example inspired
a generation to cherish liberty and stand firm in their faith; and
4. To call upon all Americans, regardless of party or creed, to reject political violence,
recommit to respectful debate, uphold American values and recognize one another as fellow
citizens.
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