NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that the Board hereby amends its rules for the 2023 - 2024 legislative session by the addition of a new rule, which shall be and read as follows: A recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance shall be included as a part of the proceedings for all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and its committees, and in all official ceremonies and functions of the Board of Aldermen.