A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 14, 2025, as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk".
This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 403) introduced in the 119th Congress, expressing support for designating October 14, 2025, as the “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.” The text acknowledges Charlie Kirk’s work as a advocate for free speech, civil dialogue, faith, and civic engagement, including his leadership with Turning Point USA and his role as a public author and speaker. It notes his death by an assassin’s bullet on September 10, 2025. The resolution states that the Senate supports the designation of a national day of remembrance, recognizes his contributions to civic education and public service, and encourages educational institutions, civic organizations, and the public to observe the day with programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies promoting civic engagement, faith, liberty, and democracy. As a resolution, the measure is symbolic and non-binding; it serves to voice congressional support and to urge observance rather than to create new law or authorize funding.
Key Points
- 1The bill designates October 14, 2025 as the “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.”
- 2It recognizes Charlie Kirk’s contributions to free speech, civic education, and democracy, including his work with Turning Point USA.
- 3It notes his death by assassination on September 10, 2025.
- 4It urges educational institutions, civic organizations, and citizens to observe the day with programs, activities, prayers, and ceremonies.
- 5The resolution is a non-binding statement of the Senate’s support and does not create new law or require funding.