119-hres727

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 727 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 727

 Expressing support of the House of Representatives that October 14, 
 2025, be designated as a ``National Day of Remembrance for Charlie 
 Kirk''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 September 16, 2025

 Mr. Patronis (for himself, Mr. Steube, Mr. Alford, Mrs. Luna, Mr. 
 Mills, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Bean of 
 Florida, Mr. Gimenez, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. Van Orden, and 
Mr. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

 Expressing support of the House of Representatives that October 14, 
 2025, be designated as a ``National Day of Remembrance for Charlie 
 Kirk''.

Whereas Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech, civil dialogue, and faith;
Whereas Mr. Kirk consistently promoted the values of individual liberty, open 
 debate, the importance of civic engagement, and the defense of 
 constitutional principles;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was recognized as one of the leading voices among young 
 leaders in the United States, creating opportunities for civic 
 education, fostering youth leadership, and promoting principles of 
 liberty and democracy across the United States;
Whereas Charlie Kirk was the founder and executive director of Turning Point 
 USA, a nonprofit organization of thousands of chapters across the United 
 States dedicated to educating students about the principles of freedom, 
 free markets, and limited government;
Whereas Charlie Kirk authored multiple national bestselling books, that engage 
 readers in critical conversations about civics, culture, and the future 
 of the United States;
Whereas, through Mr. Kirk's writing, public speaking, and media presence, 
 Charlie Kirk reached millions of United States citizens, inspiring the 
 next generation to become active participants in civic life;
Whereas Mr. Kirk's life's work has contributed to strengthening public 
 discourse, defending constitutional principles, and fostering active 
 citizenship; and
Whereas Mr. Kirk's life's work, especially his efforts to bring these American 
 ideals to life on our college campuses, cost him his life by means of an 
 assassin's bullet on September 10, 2025: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the designation of a ``National Day of 
 Remembrance for Charlie Kirk'';

    (2) recognizes Charlie Kirk for his contributions to civic 
 education and public service; and

    (3) encourages educational institutions, civic 
 organizations, and citizens across the United States to observe 
 this day with appropriate programs, activities, prayers, and 
 ceremonies that promote civic engagement and the principles of 
 faith, liberty, and democracy that Charlie Kirk championed.
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