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2007 SESSION
WHEREAS, 2007 marks the 400th anniversary and celebration of the settling of Jamestown as the first permanent English settlement in the Americas; and
WHEREAS, Jamestown represents the establishment of the traditions of representative government, the rule of law, free enterprise, and cultural diversity which form the basis of American culture today; and
WHEREAS, the commemoration of Jamestown provides many opportunities for Virginians to renew their commitment to civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, Delegates to the First Annual Congressional Conference on Civic Education acknowledged the urgent need to address the low level of civic engagement in America; and
WHEREAS, only 24% of eligible voters ages 18-19 voted in the 2006 mid-term election; and
WHEREAS, the civic mission of schools is essential to the purpose of education; and
WHEREAS, civic education teaches students the tools to maintain our democratic republic; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that classroom time devoted to civics instruction has declined throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, according to the 1998 civics report card of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, just 25% of America's schoolchildren could achieve a proficient score in their knowledge of civics and government; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly designate the third week of September, in 2007 and in each succeeding year, as Civics Education Week in Virginia; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates post the designation of this week on the General Assembly's website.