[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 58 (Thursday, April 22, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2593-S2594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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    SENATE RESOLUTION 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

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

                              S. Res. 495

       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

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     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; and
       (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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