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"content": "Through this Bill, you realize that the youth and the society are going to ensure that they participate in community service. In many developed countries, immediately after the Second World War, the world was so much divided and many nations like the United Kingdom (UK) and other countries in Europe looked at how best to integrate their societies and encourage their young people to make sure that each and every person in the society participates in community service. The best option was to give them awards and honours. The National Honours Act of 2013 awards adults. These are people who are in service already like serving Members of Parliament, serving military officers and individuals in parastatals and Government offices for exemplary service to the nation and society for this country or other nations. But this Bill looks at the youth and tries to bestow them honour for service so that when they grow up, they shall move and live together with the rest of the society. The Bill also manifests that the CS who is going to be a member of the board of the President‟s Award Scheme ensures that persons who have attained the ages of 14 up to 25 years are going to be awarded based on their participation. You realize that students and even young people are able to participate in camping, sporting and adventure activities. When they do this, they move across the country and enhance unity for our nation. It makes sure that children from The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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