Preamble
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in order to form a more independent and perfect government; establish justice; insure tranquillity; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the "State of Colorado".
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
The people of Colorado, "with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe," establish the state constitution to form a more independent and perfect government, establish justice, keep the peace, provide for defense, promote the general welfare, and secure liberty for themselves and their descendants.
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