H.Res. 345 — Introduced in House

IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 345 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2013 Mr. Hastings of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rooney, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Castro of Texas, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Deutch, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Honda, Ms. Norton, Mr. Horsford, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. McCollum, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Peters of Michigan, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations and expressing support for designation of May 16, 2014, as National Nonprofit Day. Whereas an estimated 2,300,000 nonprofit organizations operate in the United States; Whereas the nonprofit sector continues to grow in size and scope; Whereas nonprofit organizations serve a vital role in facilitating charitable giving and social action; Whereas the combined donations and volunteer hours of individuals to nonprofit organizations are worth billions of dollars; and Whereas May 16, 2014, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Nonprofit Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of nonprofit organizations to the communities they serve, the issues they support, and the economy of the United States; and (2) supports the designation of National Nonprofit Day.