[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 335 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 335

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 27, 2009.
Whereas National Volunteer Week will be observed during the week of April 19 
        through April 25, 2009;
Whereas National Volunteer Week honors the nationwide impact of volunteers in 
        every day American communities;
Whereas the theme of this year's National Volunteer Week is ``Celebrating People 
        in Action'', which recognizes individuals who dedicate themselves to 
        taking action and solving problems in their communities;
Whereas National Volunteer Week has been an annual celebration since 1974 and 
        every President since that time has signed a proclamation honoring 
        National Volunteer Week;
Whereas many State and local officials from around the country have actively 
        engaged their communities in celebrating National Volunteer Week;
Whereas data from the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that 
        61,803,000 volunteers dedicated 8,003,840,108 hours of service to 
        community organizations in 2008;
Whereas volunteers can play a critical role in helping struggling nonprofit 
        organizations with fundraising, directing services to individuals and 
        communities in need, and other skill-based assistance;
Whereas nonprofit organizations are reporting an increase in the number of 
        inquiries from both baby boomers and young people who are ready to serve 
        our Nation;
Whereas ``Celebrating People in Action'' is the recognition that every citizen 
        can make a difference in their community by taking action through 
        activities like building a ramp to ensure accessibility for people with 
        disabilities, tutoring a child struggling to read, serving food at a 
        homeless shelter, assisting the unemployed with job readiness skills, 
        and many other services; and
Whereas National Volunteer Week provides a moment in time to honor all those who 
        serve locally, nationally and internationally to change lives, 
        rejuvenate communities, and embody the best of the American spirit of 
        responsibility and civic engagement: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week;
            (2) recognizes the critical role of our national and community 
        service programs;
            (3) honors the contributions of all those hard-working American 
        volunteers who make a difference in their communities every day of the 
        year; and
            (4) invites all Americans to answer the call to serve through 
        volunteerism in any form.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.