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[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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