Officials read founding documents at Huntsville 250th celebration; Rep. Steve Wulmarmac praises patriotism
June 29, 2026 | Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas
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Elected officials read passages from the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence during a public 250th-anniversary celebration in Huntsville, closing with local remarks from U.S. Rep. Steve Wulmarmac.
A presenter opened the program by inviting attendees to "share selected passages from the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence," and then read key passages including the Constitution’s Preamble and portions of Articles I–III, Article VI, the First and Fourth Amendments, and the Tenth Amendment.
"We the people of the United States" and other foundational lines were read aloud as part of the program. The presenter also recited the Declaration of Independence passages that state "all men are created equal" and the pledge by the founders to each other "our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." The readings concluded with the benediction, "God bless the United States and happy 250th birthday, America." (Presenter)
U.S. Rep. Steve Wulmarmac, who introduced himself at the event, offered brief local remarks. "Hi, I'm Congressman Steve Wulmarmac. I represent the third district of Arkansas which includes Madison County and I'm here today to just say happy birthday to the United States of America," he said, adding that he saw visible patriotism around the Huntsville square and urging attendees "to make sure that we honor what the framers had in store for us and we live out those freedoms every single day." (Congressman Steve Wulmarmac)
The event was ceremonial: officials read historical documents and offered celebratory remarks. No legislative or administrative actions were announced during the program. Organizers and speakers framed the gathering as an opportunity to reflect on constitutional principles and local civic pride.
The program did not specify a formal agenda item, vote, or future action; it was presented as a public commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
A presenter opened the program by inviting attendees to "share selected passages from the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence," and then read key passages including the Constitution’s Preamble and portions of Articles I–III, Article VI, the First and Fourth Amendments, and the Tenth Amendment.
"We the people of the United States" and other foundational lines were read aloud as part of the program. The presenter also recited the Declaration of Independence passages that state "all men are created equal" and the pledge by the founders to each other "our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." The readings concluded with the benediction, "God bless the United States and happy 250th birthday, America." (Presenter)
U.S. Rep. Steve Wulmarmac, who introduced himself at the event, offered brief local remarks. "Hi, I'm Congressman Steve Wulmarmac. I represent the third district of Arkansas which includes Madison County and I'm here today to just say happy birthday to the United States of America," he said, adding that he saw visible patriotism around the Huntsville square and urging attendees "to make sure that we honor what the framers had in store for us and we live out those freedoms every single day." (Congressman Steve Wulmarmac)
The event was ceremonial: officials read historical documents and offered celebratory remarks. No legislative or administrative actions were announced during the program. Organizers and speakers framed the gathering as an opportunity to reflect on constitutional principles and local civic pride.
The program did not specify a formal agenda item, vote, or future action; it was presented as a public commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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