119 HRES 727 IH: Expressing support of the House of Representatives that October 14, 2025, be designated as a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 727IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 16, 2025Mr. Patronis (for himself, Mr. Steube, Mr. Alford, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Mills, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Van Orden, and Mr. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRESOLUTIONExpressing support of the House of Representatives that October 14, 2025, be designated as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech, civil dialogue, and faith; Whereas Mr. Kirk consistently promoted the values of individual liberty, open debate, the importance of civic engagement, and the defense of constitutional principles; Whereas Charlie Kirk was recognized as one of the leading voices among young leaders in the United States, creating opportunities for civic education, fostering youth leadership, and promoting principles of liberty and democracy across the United States; Whereas Charlie Kirk was the founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization of thousands of chapters across the United States dedicated to educating students about the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government; Whereas Charlie Kirk authored multiple national bestselling books, that engage readers in critical conversations about civics, culture, and the future of the United States; Whereas, through Mr. Kirk’s writing, public speaking, and media presence, Charlie Kirk reached millions of United States citizens, inspiring the next generation to become active participants in civic life; Whereas Mr. Kirk’s life’s work has contributed to strengthening public discourse, defending constitutional principles, and fostering active citizenship; and Whereas Mr. Kirk’s life’s work, especially his efforts to bring these American ideals to life on our college campuses, cost him his life by means of an assassin’s bullet on September 10, 2025: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)supports the designation of a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk; (2)recognizes Charlie Kirk for his contributions to civic education and public service; and (3)encourages educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens across the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies that promote civic engagement and the principles of faith, liberty, and democracy that Charlie Kirk championed.