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Designates the week beginning October 16, 2005, as National Character Counts Week.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 271 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 271
Designating the week beginning October 16, 2005, as ``National
Character Counts Week''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 7 (legislative day, October 6), 2005
Mr. Domenici (for himself, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Akaka, Mr.
Warner, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Voinovich, Mr.
Johnson, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Levin, Mr. Lott, Mr.
Biden, Mr. Allen, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Ensign, Mr.
Rockefeller, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Burns, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Alexander, Mr.
Talent, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Craig, and Mr. Martinez) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning October 16, 2005, as ``National
Character Counts Week''.
Whereas the well-being of the Nation requires that the young people of the
United States become an involved, caring citizenry with good character;
Whereas the character education of children has become more urgent as violence
by and against youth increasingly threatens the physical and
psychological well-being of the people of the United States;
Whereas more than ever, children need strong and constructive guidance from
their families and their communities, including schools, youth
organizations, religious institutions, and civic groups;
Whereas the character of a nation is only as strong as the character of its
individual citizens;
Whereas the public good is advanced when young people are taught the importance
of good character and the positive effects that good character can have
in personal relationships, in school, and in the workplace;
Whereas scholars and educators agree that people do not automatically develop
good character and that, therefore, conscientious efforts must be made
by institutions and individuals that influence youth, to help young
people develop the essential traits and characteristics that comprise
good character;
Whereas, although character development is, first and foremost, an obligation of
families, the efforts of faith communities, schools, and youth, civic,
and human service organizations also play an important role in fostering
and promoting good character;
Whereas Congress encourages students, teachers, parents, youth, and community
leaders to recognize the importance of character education in preparing
young people to play a role in determining the future of the Nation;
Whereas effective character education is based on core ethical values, which
form the foundation of democratic society;
Whereas examples of character are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility,
fairness, caring, citizenship, and honesty;
Whereas elements of character transcend cultural, religious, and socioeconomic
differences;
Whereas the character and conduct of our youth reflect the character and conduct
of society, and, therefore, every adult has the responsibility to teach
and model ethical values and every social institution has the
responsibility to promote the development of good character;
Whereas Congress encourages individuals and organizations, especially those who
have an interest in the education and training of the young people of
the United States, to adopt the elements of character as intrinsic to
the well-being of individuals, communities, and society;
Whereas many schools in the United States recognize the need, and have taken
steps, to integrate the values of their communities into their teaching
activities; and
Whereas the establishment of National Character Counts Week, during which
individuals, families, schools, youth organizations, religious
institutions, civic groups, and other organizations would focus on
character education, would be of great benefit to the Nation: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates the week beginning October 16, 2005, as
``National Character Counts Week''; and
(2) calls upon the people of the United States and
interested groups to--
(A) embrace the elements of character identified by
local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and
citizenship; and
(B) observe the week with appropriate ceremonies,
programs, and activities.
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Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11327)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11332-11333; text as passed Senate: CR S11332-11333; text of measure as introduced: CR S11326-11327)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11332-11333; text as passed Senate: CR S11332-11333; text of measure as introduced: CR S11326-11327)
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