<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy . When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute . It is distinct from the long title or enacting formula of a law . </P> <P> In parliamentary procedure using Robert's Rules of Order, a preamble consists of "Whereas" clauses that are placed before the resolving clauses in a resolution (formal written motion). However, preambles are not required to be placed in resolutions . According to Robert's Rules of Order, including such background information may not be helpful in passing the resolution . </P>

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