[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8050]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 650--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL NEIGHBOR 
     DAY, NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY, AND NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DAY

  Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Whitehouse, and Mr. Tester) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 650

       Whereas gestures of welcoming and kindness between 
     neighbors foster community peace, harmony, and understanding;
       Whereas being good neighbors to those around us encourages 
     mutual respect and friendship;
       Whereas neighborhoods facilitate positive civic engagement 
     and enhance the foundation of an effective and more caring 
     society;
       Whereas National Neighbor Day, celebrated annually on the 
     Sunday before Memorial Day weekend in May, was first 
     celebrated in 1993 in Westerly, Rhode Island, to promote 
     equality, dignity, and respect and to encourage love of one's 
     neighbor;
       Whereas National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated annually on 
     the fourth Sunday of September, was first celebrated in the 
     1970s in Lakeside, Montana, to place a greater emphasis on 
     the importance of community and being a good neighbor; and
       Whereas National Neighborhood Day, celebrated annually on 
     the third Sunday of September, was first celebrated in 
     Providence, Rhode Island, to inspire, build, and sustain 
     neighborhood relationships and foster civic engagement: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate calls upon the people of the 
     United States and interested groups and organizations--
       (1) to celebrate the goals of National Neighbor Day, 
     National Good Neighbor Day, and National Neighborhood Day in 
     2008; and
       (2) to undertake appropriate ceremonies, events, and 
     activities associated with those goals.

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