SENATE RESOLUTION 76--DESIGNATING MARCH 1, 2019, AS ``NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY''; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 29
(Senate - February 14, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 76--DESIGNATING MARCH 1, 2019, AS ``NATIONAL SPEECH
AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY''
Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Mr. Coons, Ms. Warren, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr.
Durbin, and Ms. Ernst) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 76
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
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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 1, 2019, 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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