A resolution expressing support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United States to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
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Latest Action · May 5, 2014
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2677)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses support for the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" of the United States.
Encourages the people of Saint Louis to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among school-aged children.
Encourages all schools and community centers in the United States to engage in chess programs to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.
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