119-sres452

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 452 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 452

 Designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as ``National 
 Character Counts Week''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 October 15, 2025

 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Ms. Ernst, Mrs. Blackburn, 
 Mr. Lankford, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Lujan) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating the week beginning October 19, 2025, as ``National 
 Character Counts Week''.

Whereas the well-being of the United States requires that the young people of 
 the United States become an involved, caring citizenry of 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 from 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 individuals 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 individuals do not automatically 
 develop good character and that, therefore, institutions and individuals 
 that influence youth must make conscientious efforts to help young 
 individuals 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 individuals to play a role in determining the future of the United 
 States;
Whereas effective character education is based on core ethical values, which 
 form the foundation of a 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 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 that 
 have an interest in the education and training of the young individuals 
 in the United States, to adopt the elements of character, which are 
 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 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 focus on character 
 education, is of great benefit to the United States: Now, therefore, be 
 it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates the week beginning October 19, 2025, as 
 ``National Character Counts Week''; and

    (2) calls upon the people of the United States and 
 interested groups--
        (A) to embrace the elements of character identified 
 by local schools and communities, such as 
 trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, 
 caring, and citizenship; and
        (B) to observe National Character Counts Week with 
 appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
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