"We do hereby declare the bridge between Oakland and San Francisco to be built, and command the necessary funds to be raised."

"We do hereby declare that the currency of the United States shall be backed by gold and silver."

"It is hereby ordered that all dogs in San Francisco be licensed and wear a collar with their owner's name."

"It is hereby ordered that the Legislature of the State of California be and is hereby abolished."

"We do hereby command that all merchants conduct their business with fairness and integrity."