Bill Text: WV HCR24 | 2018 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing March 2, 2018 as National Speech and Debate Education Day
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 11-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2018-03-01 - To Government Organization [HCR24 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2018-HCR24-Introduced.html
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 24
(By Delegates Kelly, Zatezalo, Wagner, Atkinson, Sobonya, Westfall, Summers, Sypolt, Deem, Criss and Lane)
[Introduced January 22, 2018; Referred to the Committee on Rules ]
Recognize March 2, 2018, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.
Whereas, It is essential for youth to learn and practice the art of communicating, with and apart from technology; and
Whereas, Speech and debate education offers students a myriad of forms of public speaking through which to develop their talents, and exercise their unique voice and character; and
Whereas, Speech and debate gives students the 21st century skills of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration; and
Whereas, Important ideas, texts, and philosophies have the opportunity to flourish when they have been analyzed critically and communicated effectively; and
Whereas, Personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by their participants’ abilities to listen, concur, question, and even dissent with reason and compassion; and
Whereas, Students who participate in speech and debate have chosen a challenging activity that requires regular practice, dedication, and hard work; and
Whereas, Teachers and coaches of speech and debate devote in-school, after-school, and weekend hours to equip students with life-changing skills and opportunities; and
Whereas, National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the lifelong impact of providing citizens with the confidence and preparation to both discern and share their views; and
Whereas, National Speech and Debate Education Day acknowledges that most achievements, celebrations, commemorations, and pivotal moments in modern history begin, end, or are crystallized with public address; and
Whereas, National Speech and Debate Education Day recognizes that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy; and
Whereas, The National Speech & Debate Association, in conjunction with national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of speech and debate through National Speech and Debate Education Day; and
Whereas, National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the importance of speech and debate instruction and its integration across grade levels and disciplines; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That March 2, 2018, be designated as ‘National Speech and Debate Education Day’; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislature strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and Debate Education Day; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislature encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and all citizens to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate Education Day.
