A resolution designating March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".

Senate Resolution 61 officially designated March 3, 2023, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day" to recognize the importance of these activities in developing critical thinking and communication skills. The resolution honors the teachers and coaches who mentor students and highlights how speech and debate programs prepare young people to become engaged, informed citizens. While the resolution does not create new laws or provide funding, it serves as a formal acknowledgment of the value these programs add to the American education system.