[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1201 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1201

Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as ``National 
                     Amateur Radio Operators Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 23, 2020

 Mrs. Lesko submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                 the Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as ``National 
                     Amateur Radio Operators Day''.

Whereas amateur radio, or ``ham radio'', is an important hobby that brings 
        people together, regardless of profession, sex, or race;
Whereas amateur radio is the oldest form of digital communications;
Whereas amateur radio has played an invaluable role in developing new forms of 
        electronic communications;
Whereas amateur radio offers individuals a chance to learn new technological 
        skills;
Whereas groups such as Youngsters On the Air (YOTA) are working to ensure that 
        there is a next generation of amateur radio operators;
Whereas amateur radio groups and amateur radio clubs across the Nation provide 
        communities an important way to communicate with one another;
Whereas the amateur radio operator's code contains as a major principle ideals 
        that are important to country and community;
Whereas a key purpose of amateur radio is to have a group of skilled volunteers 
        to assist emergency responders in an event of a disaster;
Whereas members of the amateur radio community, such as the Amateur Radio 
        Emergency Service (ARES) have provided invaluable emergency 
        communications services following recent natural disasters, including 
        but not limited to helping coordinate disaster relief efforts following 
        Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, and Maria and other extreme weather 
        disasters;
Whereas, on April 18, 1925, the first International Amateur Radio Union was 
        formed in Paris; and
Whereas April 18, 2021, would be an appropriate day for the celebration of 
        ``National Amateur Radio Operators Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Amateur Radio 
        Operators Day'' and its celebration around the United States; 
        and
            (2) recognizes that continuing importance of amateur radio 
        operators and their role in bringing communities together in 
        times of need.
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