A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10130)

S.Res.662 through Congress

S.Res.662 is considered only in the Senate.

SenateSep 30, 2008Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.411 Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 16, 2008

Designates the week of October 2-October 4, 2008, as Celebrate Safe Communities week [sic].

Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and communities in the fight against crime.

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue efforts to reduce crime and build safer communities.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D–DE

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Sep 30, 2008
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10130)
Sep 30, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10130)
Sep 30, 2008
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10130-10131)
Sep 30, 2008
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10130-10131)
Sep 16, 2008
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8862)
Sep 16, 2008
Introduced in Senate

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HCONRES 411 · Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week.

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Analyze S.Res.662 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.662, 110th Congress: A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-resolution/662

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2008-09-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/sres662/BILLS-110sres662ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:53:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze S.Res.662 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.662, 110th Congress: A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-resolution/662

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2008-09-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/sres662/BILLS-110sres662ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:53:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.662 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.Res.662, 110th Congress: A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-resolution/662

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2008-09-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/sres662/BILLS-110sres662ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:53:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.662 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.662, 110th Congress: A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-resolution/662

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2008-09-30.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/sres662/BILLS-110sres662ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:53:55Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.662 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.