Provisions
Preamble of 1847 • Preamble.
APPROVED
The Text
We, the people of the state of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings, do establish this constitution.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1847
• In Article Preamble:
• Has 26 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1846
• Changed the text of a previously existing provision
• Amends or builds on:
◦ 1822-Preamble
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