Provisions
Preamble of 1822 • Preamble
APPROVED
The Text
We, the people of the state of New York, acknowledging with gratitude the grace and beneficence of God, in permitting us to make choice of our form of government, do establish this constitution.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1822
• In Article Preamble:
• Has 33 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1822
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1777-Preamble
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