AR HCR1005

Proclaims January 14, 2020, as "Religious Freedom Day" in Arkansas to honor the anniversary of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom enacted on January 16, 1786

Affirms that religious freedom is a fundamental human right protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution

References historical statements from Thomas Jefferson regarding the independence and importance of religious freedom among constitutional rights

Cites U.S. Supreme Court decisions including Town of Greece v. Galloway (2013) and Roman Catholic Diocese v. Cuomo (2020) affirming protections for religious liberty and practice

Acknowledges the long and robust tradition of religion's role in American society and public life as integral to citizens' daily lives