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S.Res. 598 · 109th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning October 15, 2006, as "National Character Counts Week".

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2006

Designates the week beginning October 15, 2006, as National Character Counts Week.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 16, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Designates the week beginning October 15, 2006, as National Character Counts Week. Calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups to: (1) embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities, such as trustworthiness, respect, fairness, caring, and citizenship; and (2) observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution designating the week beginning October 15, 2006, as "National Character Counts Week".

Latest action (Nov 16, 2006): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S11098)

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 29, 2006

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 29, 2006
  2. Senate Passed Nov 16, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.