[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1276 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1276

   Recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national 
  service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service 
         legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 20, 2010

Mr. George Miller of California (for himself, Ms. Matsui, Mrs. McCarthy 
   of New York, Mr. Sablan, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hare, Mr. 
  Loebsack, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. 
Polis of Colorado, Ms. Fudge, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. Titus, Ms. Hirono, Mr. 
    Ehlers, Mr. Pierluisi, Mr. Rangel, Mr. Sestak, Mr. Kildee, Ms. 
  Richardson, Mr. Capuano, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Tonko, Ms. Norton, Ms. Zoe 
 Lofgren of California, and Mr. Price of North Carolina) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                               and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national 
  service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service 
         legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Whereas April 21, 2010, marks the first anniversary of the signing of the Edward 
        M. Kennedy Serve America Act;
Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act reauthorized the Corporation for 
        National and Community Service and its programs through 2014, expanding 
        opportunities for millions of people in the United States to serve the 
        Nation;
Whereas the country is experiencing a wave of new innovation and collaboration 
        to increase volunteerism; as social entrepreneurs try new approaches, 
        technology increases access and expands service, and corporate 
        volunteers provide pro bono skills to nonprofit organizations;
Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act increases volunteer 
        opportunities for people in the United States of all ages, with a focus 
        on disadvantaged youth, seniors, and veterans;
Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act promotes social innovation by 
        supporting and expanding proven programs and builds capacity of 
        individuals, nonprofits, and communities to volunteer; and
Whereas the legislation leverages service to assist in meeting challenges in the 
        areas of education, health, clean energy, veterans, and economic 
        opportunity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that service is of significant value to the 
        United States; and
            (2) recognizes the first anniversary of the Edward M. 
        Kennedy Serve America Act, and encourages every citizen of the 
        United States to continue to answer the call to serve.
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