Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as "National Amateur Radio Operators Day".

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1201 Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as ‘‘National Amateur Radio Operators Day’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 23, 2020 Mrs. LESKO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2021, as ‘‘National Amateur Radio Operators Day’’. Whereas amateur radio, or ‘‘ham radio’’, is an important hobby that brings people together, regardless of profes- sion, sex, or race; Whereas amateur radio is the oldest form of digital commu- nications; Whereas amateur radio has played an invaluable role in de- veloping new forms of electronic communications; Whereas amateur radio offers individuals a chance to learn new technological skills; Whereas groups such as Youngsters On the Air (YOTA) are working to ensure that there is a next generation of ama- teur radio operators; VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:29 Oct 24, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1201.IH HR1201 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1201 IH Whereas amateur radio groups and amateur radio clubs across the Nation provide communities an important way to communicate with one another; Whereas the amateur radio operator’s code contains as a major principle ideals that are important to country and community; Whereas a key purpose of amateur radio is to have a group of skilled volunteers to assist emergency responders in an event of a disaster; Whereas members of the amateur radio community, such as the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) have pro- vided invaluable emergency communications services fol- lowing recent natural disasters, including but not limited to helping coordinate disaster relief efforts following Hur- ricanes Katrina, Wilma, and Maria and other extreme weather disasters; Whereas, on April 18, 1925, the first International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris; and Whereas April 18, 2021, would be an appropriate day for the celebration of ‘‘National Amateur Radio Operators Day’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Ama- 2 teur Radio Operators Day’’ and its celebration 3 around the United States; and 4 (2) recognizes that continuing importance of 5 amateur radio operators and their role in bringing 6 communities together in times of need. 7 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:29 Oct 24, 2020 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1201.IH HR1201 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS