This joint resolution recognizes January 16th as Religious Freedom Day in the State of Minnesota, commemorating the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on January 16, 1786. The resolution emphasizes the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental American and human right, asserting that it is a cornerstone of democracy that applies to all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof. It highlights the guiding principle of equality in the Virginia Statute, which affirms that all individuals should be free to express their religious opinions without diminishing their civil rights.

Furthermore, the resolution calls on the Minnesota Legislature to celebrate the diversity of its citizens and to promote respect for individuals of all religious affiliations. It commits to protecting the rights of all people to practice their religion without interference from government or other institutions. The resolution serves as a reaffirmation of the state's dedication to upholding religious liberty as essential to the health and future of democracy.