[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 431 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 431

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
                be established a Lifelong Learning Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 7, 2005

 Mr. Sweeney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
                be established a Lifelong Learning Week.

Whereas the first week in September after Labor Day marks the beginning of the 
        Lifelong Learning Semester;
Whereas participation in lifelong learning programs has increased tremendously 
        since 1962;
Whereas there are over 300 Institutes for Learning in Retirement affiliated with 
        colleges and universities across the country with over 100,000 members;
Whereas the international network or partnership of lifelong learning programs 
        and organizations consists of 1,900 colleges, universities, conference 
        centers, museums, and many other educational programs on a vast array of 
        subjects;
Whereas lifelong learning programs encourage volunteer participation by members, 
        which helps develop a real sense of community among other learners;
Whereas lifelong learning institutes have created community-building programs 
        such as 52 Activities to Share with Your Grandchild as part of the Adopt 
        a Grandchild program;
Whereas as over 76 million Baby Boomers prepare to reinvent retirement, the 
        demand for education and volunteer opportunities in the community will 
        increase greatly;
Whereas lifelong learning programs provide stimulating educational opportunities 
        for seniors and their peers in the community; and
Whereas the establishment of the first full week in September as Lifelong 
        Learning Week would recognize seniors, their teachers, and the 
        institutions and programs involved with lifelong learning: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that there should be established a Lifelong Learning Week.
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