119-sres88

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 88 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 88

 Designating March 7, 2025, as ``National Speech and Debate Education 
 Day''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 February 21 (legislative day, February 20), 2025

 Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Barrasso, Mrs. Blackburn, 
 Mrs. Britt, Mr. Budd, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Daines, Mr. Durbin, 
Ms. Hassan, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. 
Merkley, Mr. Risch, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Warnock, and Ms. Warren) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating March 7, 2025, as ``National Speech and Debate Education 
 Day''.

Whereas it is essential for youth to learn and practice the art of communicating 
 with and without technology;
Whereas speech and debate education offers students myriad forms of public 
 speaking through which students may develop talent and exercise unique 
 voice and character;
Whereas speech and debate education gives students the 21st century skills of 
 communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration;
Whereas critical analysis and effective communication allow important ideas, 
 texts, and philosophies the opportunity to flourish;
Whereas personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by the 
 ability of the participants in those interactions to listen, concur, 
 question, and dissent with reason and compassion;
Whereas students who participate in speech and debate have chosen a challenging 
 activity that requires regular practice, dedication, and hard work;
Whereas teachers and coaches of speech and debate devote in-school, afterschool, 
 and weekend hours to equip students with life-changing skills and 
 opportunities;
Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the lifelong impact 
 of providing people of the United States with the confidence and 
 preparation to both discern and share views;
Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day acknowledges that most 
 achievements, celebrations, commemorations, and pivotal moments in 
 modern history begin, end, or are crystallized with public address;
Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day recognizes that learning to 
 research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal 
 advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy;
Whereas the National Speech & Debate Association, in conjunction with national 
 and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of speech and 
 debate through National Speech and Debate Education Day; and
Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the importance of 
 speech and debate education and the integration of speech and debate 
 education across grade levels and disciplines: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates March 7, 2025, as ``National Speech and 
 Debate Education Day'';

    (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and 
 Debate Education Day; and

    (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, 
 community and civic associations, and all people of the United 
 States to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate 
 Education Day.
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