Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders proclaimed on May 29 that the month of June will be recognized as Fidelity Month in Arkansas.
The proclamation states that the United States was founded on values of faith, liberty, and patriotism, as acknowledged in its founding documents and by its Founding Fathers. It references the Declaration of Independence’s appeal to “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” and cites George Washington’s assertion that “Virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government.”
Sanders said the commitment to spiritual and civic institutions is central to Arkansas’s collective identity. The proclamation highlights that cultivating fidelity to God, family, community, and country contributes to human flourishing and supports a healthy society. It also says practices encouraging virtue, commitment, responsibility, and shared moral foundations strengthen individuals and their communities.
According to the proclamation, Fidelity Month provides an opportunity for residents to reflect on these shared values. Community and faith leaders promote June as a time for renewed dedication to these virtues.
Sanders concluded by proclaiming June 2026 as “Fidelity Month” in Arkansas.
