IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 651 
Supporting the designation of October 2019 as ‘‘National Bullying Prevention 
Month’’ and October 23, 2019, as ‘‘Unity Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 22, 2019 
Mr. EMMER (for himself, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. CRENSHAW) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of October 2019 as ‘‘National 
Bullying Prevention Month’’ and October 23, 2019, as 
‘‘Unity Day’’. 
Whereas more than 1 in 5 students report being bullied, and 
nearly 16 percent of students report being cyberbullied; 
Whereas students who experience bullying are at an increased 
risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, 
and depression; 
Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month was founded in 
2006 by the National Bullying Prevention Center of 
PACER and has been held during the month of October 
each year since; 
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•HRES 651 IH 
Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide 
campaign that seeks to educate the public about, and 
raise awareness of, bullying prevention; 
Whereas individuals, families, schools, school districts, com-
munities, and many others have hosted thousands of 
events to spread the message of National Bullying Pre-
vention Month; 
Whereas Unity Day was started by the National Bullying 
Prevention Center in October 2011 and is the signature 
event of National Bullying Prevention Month; 
Whereas Unity Day has been held on the third or fourth 
Wednesday of each October since 2011 and will be recog-
nized in 2019 on October 23; 
Whereas the goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, 
parents, educators, businesses, and community members 
across the United States to emphasize— 
(1) a message of uniting for kindness, acceptance, 
inclusion, and mutual respect; 
(2) that all students deserve to be safe in school, on-
line, and in their communities; 
(3) that there is value in celebrating the differences 
between people; and 
(4) that compromise and tolerance are important in 
communication; 
Whereas Unity Day has been highlighted on national tele-
vision shows and in public service announcements, films, 
and public displays of art and expression; and 
Whereas Unity Day is often celebrated by— 
(1) wearing orange, the official color of Unity Day; 
(2) holding student and teacher led discussions at 
schools; 
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(3) organizing efforts at community centers; and 
(4) expressing support for Unity Day through art, 
music, dance, and social media: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Bul-
lying Prevention Month’’; 
(2) supports the designation of ‘‘Unity Day’’; 
and 
(3) acknowledges that the prevention of bullying 
of children should be a national priority. 
Æ 
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