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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5
WHEREAS, marriage is the cornerstone of our society; and
WHEREAS, marriage between one man and one woman preceded and composed the bedrock of human society; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of marriage between one man and one woman are substantial and undeniable, both for the individuals involved and any children resulting from the union; and
WHEREAS, a case currently pending before the Massachusetts Supreme Court could potentially destroy the traditional understanding of marriage as a union between one man and one woman; and
WHEREAS, there is the present trend by activist groups to undermine current laws protecting the marriage between one man and one woman; and
WHEREAS, the federal marriage amendment is drafted to ensure the democratic process by allowing the state to retain existing authority to legislate in the area of marital benefits including privileges associated with marriage:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Senate of the Ninety-Second General Assembly, First Regular Session, the House of Representatives concurring herein, hereby urge the members of the United States Congress to take up and pass the Federal Marriage Amendment to the Constitution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the secretary of the senate be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the President of the United State Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and each member of the Missouri Congressional delegation.