[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 495 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 495

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 22, 2010

Ms. Mikulski submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
        the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national 
    service and commemorating 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 Serve 
        America Act (Public Law 111-13; 123 Stat. 1460) (also known as the 
        ``Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act'');
Whereas the Serve America Act reauthorized the Corporation for National and 
        Community Service and the programs of the Corporation through 2014, 
        expanding opportunities for millions of people in the United States to 
        serve this Nation;
Whereas the United States 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 Serve America Act increases volunteer opportunities for people of 
        all ages in the United States, with a focus on disadvantaged youth, 
        seniors, and veterans;
Whereas the Serve America Act promotes social innovation by supporting and 
        expanding proven programs and builds the capacity of individuals, 
        nonprofit organizations, and communities to volunteer; and
Whereas the Serve America Act leverages service to assist in meeting challenges 
        in the areas of education, health, clean energy, veterans assistance, 
        and economic opportunity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes that service is of significant value to the 
        United States;
            (2) commemorates the first anniversary of the Serve America 
        Act (Public Law 111-13; 123 Stat. 1460) (also known as the 
        ``Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act''); and
            (3) encourages every person in the United States to 
        continue to answer the call to serve.
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