A resolution designating the week beginning October 20, 2024, as "National Character Counts Week".

Senate Resolution 842 officially designates the week of October 20, 2024, as "National Character Counts Week." The resolution encourages schools, local governments, and community organizations to promote the "Six Pillars of Character": trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. While the resolution does not create new laws or provide federal funding, it serves as a formal recognition of the importance of character education and ethical development in young people and across society.