Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially proclaimed June 2026 as "Fidelity Month" across the state. The declaration, made on May 27, 2026, aims to encourage residents to reflect on and renew their commitments to core values such as faith, liberty, patriotism, God, family, community, and country.
The proclamation highlights that the United States was founded on these values, referencing the Declaration of Independence's appeal to "the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God." Governor Sanders emphasized the importance of virtue, echoing George Washington's statement that "Virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government" for proper self-governance.
Arkansas's commitment to spiritual and civic institutions is central to its identity. The initiative seeks to cultivate fidelity, which is believed to contribute to human flourishing and support a healthy, stable society. Fidelity Month provides an opportunity for practices that strengthen individuals and communities through virtue, commitment, responsibility, and shared moral foundations.