A resolution supporting the designation of the second Friday in June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

This Senate resolution advocates for the designation of the second Friday in June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day." It aims to recognize the significant contributions of the network of over 140 Service and Conservation Corps across the United States, which are direct descendants of the historic Civilian Conservation Corps.

These corps engage approximately 22,000 young adults and post-9/11 veterans annually in diverse service projects. These projects address critical needs such as recreation, conservation, disaster response, and community improvement, often through public-private partnerships.

Participants in these corps gain valuable work experience and develop in-demand skills, receiving stipends, educational awards, and access to mentoring and counseling. This "Corps Model" helps members earn high school diplomas or GEDs, while contributing to the preservation of historic sites, public lands, and community resilience.

The resolution specifically highlights the corps' work in enhancing neighborhoods, protecting public lands and wildlife, preserving historic structures, and improving infrastructure. Their efforts also include mitigating and responding to natural disasters, and advancing energy efficiency and resource conservation.

By supporting this designation, the Senate congratulates the existing corps network, urges citizens to recognize the importance of national service, and advocates for the continuation and expansion of these programs. It emphasizes their role in honoring the nation's 250-year legacy of civic engagement and public service, especially as the country approaches its 250th anniversary.