H.Res. 756 — Introduced in House

IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 756 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2021Mr. Suozzi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 27, 2021, as National Civics Day. Whereas the first of the Federalist Papers were published on October 27, 1787, and marked an important foundation of civic education and discourse in the United States; Whereas a well-functioning democracy requires the action and participation of its citizens; Whereas civic education equips students with improved critical thinking and communication skills, and inspires community service and volunteerism; Whereas civic education and engagement can help increase voter participation and communication with elected officials; Whereas civic education is not taught consistently in schools across the country; Whereas the Society of Presidential Descendants and the Roosevelt School at Long Island University have led the creation of National Civics Day to inspire national civic engagement and Presidential leadership education; Whereas National Civics Day recognizes the importance of civic education to creating an informed and engaged citizenry; and Whereas National Civics Day encourages school, business, and community projects and activities to promote civic education and community service: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Civics Day; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Civics Day; and (3) encourages schools, businesses, community organizations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Civics Day.