This resolution expresses support for "National Nonviolence Week," designated as the first week in October, to raise awareness about youth violence and promote nonviolence principles in the United States. The resolution highlights the Sojourn to the Past program, which takes high school students to historic civil rights sites to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and nonviolent activism, as an example of how education about nonviolence can inspire young people to become civic leaders. The resolution cites concerning statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including that nearly 20 percent of students reported being bullied on school property in 2025 and 8 percent were threatened or injured with a weapon at school, emphasizing the prevalence of youth violence including gun violence, sexual violence, and bullying. The resolution encourages state and local officials, schools, law enforcement, and community groups to observe National Nonviolence Week with programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of youth violence. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms; it serves to officially recognize the importance of nonviolence education as a tool for addressing youth violence in American communities.