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HRES 705119th CongressIntroduced

Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2025, as "Celebrate Community Week".

Introduced: Sep 11, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
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This is a non-binding House resolution (H.Res. 705) introduced in the 119th Congress. It expresses support for designating the week beginning September 14, 2025, as “Celebrate Community Week.” The week is described as a joint initiative among Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International to promote collaborative community service and voluntary work. The resolution highlights the organizations’ long histories of service, calls on them to continue emphasizing community improvement and youth engagement, applauds their efforts to instill service values in young people, and expresses appreciation for their work in strengthening communities. As a resolution, the bill does not create new law, authorize funding, or impose requirements. Its effect is primarily to publicly acknowledge and support the four organizations’ service work and to encourage continued community involvement. The text notes that thousands of local clubs from the four organizations will participate in Celebrate Community during the designated week.

Key Points

  • 1Designation of Celebrate Community Week: The resolution designates the week starting September 14, 2025, as “Celebrate Community Week” to promote joint service among four service organizations.
  • 2Recognizes four organizations: Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International for promoting community service and humanitarian assistance.
  • 3Encourages continued emphasis on service values: The resolution urges the organizations to keep emphasizing community service and improving communities, with particular attention to youth.
  • 4Applauds youth-focused service: It commends the organizations for instilling the value of community service in young people.
  • 5Appreciation for ongoing work: It expresses appreciation for the members’ efforts to strengthen communities through service.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Members and activities of Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International, along with the communities they serve (including youth beneficiaries).Secondary group/area affected: Local communities nationwide where these clubs operate; potential influence on schools, youth programs, and civic engagement activities that partner with service clubs.Additional impacts: Increased public awareness of volunteerism and cross-organizational collaboration; no funding authorization or policy changes occur, as this is a ceremonial expression of support. It may encourage continued or expanded participation in community service during the designated week.
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