[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 843 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 843

   Supporting the goals and ideals of Toastmasters International and 
                   celebrating its 85th anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 15, 2009

Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California submitted the following resolution; which 
    was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Supporting the goals and ideals of Toastmasters International and 
                   celebrating its 85th anniversary.

Whereas Toastmasters International, a nonprofit organization, has helped its 
        members improve their public speaking and leadership skills since 1924;
Whereas the ability to speak in a clear and effective manner is a powerful and 
        important skill that can help individuals overcome barriers in virtually 
        every endeavor and line of work;
Whereas by assisting its members in the development of essential public speaking 
        skills, Toastmasters International performs a valuable service;
Whereas over the course of the past 85 years, from its founding in 1924 when it 
        began as a small gathering in a YMCA basement through the present when 
        its ranks have grown to approximately 252,000 members, the story of 
        Toastmasters International has been one of dramatic growth and success;
Whereas members of Toastmasters International have formed over 11,500 clubs that 
        meet in 106 countries worldwide; and
Whereas this remarkable expansion in clubs is a direct result of the enhanced 
        knowledge and years of experience that Toastmasters International offers 
        to its members: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Toastmasters 
        International and celebrates its 85th anniversary; and
            (2) encourages individuals throughout the United States to 
        improve their public speaking and leadership skills.
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