[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1338 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1338

     Recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and 
    encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise 
   awareness about the importance of national and community service.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 6, 2010

Ms. Matsui (for herself, Mr. George Miller of California, Mr. Price of 
North Carolina, Mr. Platts, Mr. Ehlers, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, and Ms. 
 Slaughter) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and 
    encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise 
   awareness about the importance of national and community service.

Whereas, since its inception in 1994, the AmeriCorps national service program 
        has proven to be a highly effective way to engage Americans in meeting a 
        wide range of local and national needs and promoting the ethic of 
        service and volunteering;
Whereas, each year, AmeriCorps provides opportunities for 85,000 citizens across 
        the Nation to give back in an intensive way to their communities;
Whereas those same individuals improve the lives of the Nation's most vulnerable 
        citizens, protect the environment, contribute to public safety, respond 
        to disasters, and strengthen the educational system;
Whereas AmeriCorps members serve thousands of nonprofit organizations, schools, 
        and faith-based and community organizations each year;
Whereas AmeriCorps members, after their terms of service end, are more likely to 
        remain engaged in their communities as volunteers, teachers, and 
        nonprofit professionals;
Whereas, on April 21, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy 
        Serve America Act, passed by bi-partisan majorities in both the House of 
        Representatives and the Senate, which reauthorized and will expand 
        AmeriCorps programs;
Whereas national service programs have engaged millions of Americans in results-
        driven service in the Nation's most vulnerable communities, providing 
        hope and help to people facing economic and social needs;
Whereas, this year, as the economic downturn puts millions of Americans at risk, 
        national service and volunteering are more important than ever; and
Whereas 2010's AmeriCorps Week, observed May 8 through May 15, provides the 
        perfect opportunity for AmeriCorps members, alumni, grantees, program 
        partners, and friends to shine a spotlight on the work done by members 
        and to motivate more Americans to serve their communities: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to 
        salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about 
        the importance of national and community service;
            (2) acknowledges the significant accomplishments of the 
        AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners; and
            (3) recognizes the important contributions to the lives of 
        our citizens by AmeriCorps members.
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