Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2025, as Celebrate Community Week.
Summary
House Resolution 705 expresses support for designating the week beginning September 14, 2025, as "Celebrate Community Week." This initiative aims to promote community service among members of Lions Clubs International, Rotary International, Kiwanis International, and Optimist International. The resolution recognizes the contributions of these organizations and encourages their continued emphasis on community service, especially for youth.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would formally recognize and support the efforts of the mentioned service organizations. It would also encourage these organizations to continue their community service initiatives. The resolution itself does not create any new laws or allocate funding.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of community service opportunities.
- Encouragement for volunteerism and civic engagement.
- Recognition of the positive impact of service organizations.
- Potential for increased collaboration among different service groups.
- Promotion of values such as community service and helping others, especially among youth.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact.
- It relies on the voluntary actions of the organizations and individuals involved.
- The impact is limited to the scope and effectiveness of the participating organizations' activities.
- There is no guarantee that the designation will lead to significant increases in community service.
- The resolution does not address systemic issues that may hinder community development.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While the resolution doesn't directly enact laws, it supports activities that contribute to community well-being. The First Amendment protects the right of people to peaceably assemble, and this resolution supports the activities of organizations that do just that.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).