WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the week of September 11 through September 17 as Celebrate Community week, to commemorate the efforts of local service organizations across the country.
The resolution recognizes the role of service organizations in promoting community humanitarian assistance, while also instilling the value of giving back in our youth.
“The Celebrate Community Week resolution highlights the critical work of our community service organizations,” Rep. Thompson said. “Volunteer service is the cornerstone of a successful, strong and healthy community, and is an important staple of American life. I commend our community service organizations like Lions Clubs International, Rotary International, Kiwanis International and Optimist International for everything they do to help our communities flourish.”
The undersigned members specifically applauded Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International and Rotary International for encouraging and promoting community service and humanitarian assistance through their local chapters.
“To accomplish big things, we all need to roll up our sleeves and work together,” said Lions Clubs International President, Brian Sheehan. “That’s why Lions Clubs International is so proud to participate in the Celebrate Community joint week of service. I truly believe that together we can make our communities—and the world—a better place for all people.”
Original cosponsors of the resolution include: Reps. Alma Adams, D-NC, Sanford Bishop D-Ga, Brendan Boyle, D-Pa, Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Jim Costa, D-Calif., Angie Craig, D-Minn, Madeleine Dean, D-Pa, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa, Jenniffer González-Colón, R-Puerto Rico, Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz, Bill Huizenga, R-Mich, Derek Kilmer, D-Wa., Ann McLane Kuster, D-NH, Al Lawson, D-Fla, Barry Moore, R-Ala, Tom O’Halleran, D-Ariz, Chris Pappas, D-NH, Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, R-American Samoa, Tom Suozzi, D-NY, Mike Thompson, D-Calif.
