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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 973 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 973

Recognizing Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact 
  of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring 
families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and 
             dedication to the financial planning process.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 28, 2006

  Mr. Hinojosa (for himself and Mrs. Biggert) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact 
  of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring 
families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and 
             dedication to the financial planning process.

Whereas the financial planning process can play a vital role in helping workers 
        achieve financial independence by empowering them to identify and manage 
        realistic financial objectives and meet the financial challenges that 
        arise at every stage of life;
Whereas all individuals in the United States can improve their quality of life 
        by securing competent, objective, and comprehensive financial advice to 
        assist them in attaining their financial goals;
Whereas 2 surveys released in 2006 by the Consumer Federation of America and the 
        Financial Planning Association revealed that 77 percent of financial 
        planners think it is very important for Americans to understand what net 
        personal wealth is, but only 49 percent of Americans know what 
        constitutes this wealth--financial assets plus home equity and other 
        tangible assets minus consumer debts;
Whereas, in the past year, proclamations have been issued in numerous States and 
        the District of Columbia recognizing the importance of the financial 
        panning process in meeting the goal of financial independence and other 
        long-term financial objectives; and
Whereas the Financial Planning Association has designated the week beginning 
        October 2, 2006, as ``Financial Planning Week'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) encourages Americans to observe ``Financial Planning 
        Week'' with appropriate programs and activities;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of ``Financial Planning 
        Week'';
            (3) recognizes the significant impact that sound financial 
        planning can have on securing financial independence and 
        achieving life's goals and dreams; and
            (4) acknowledges and commends the millions of families 
        across the United States, as well as the financial planning 
        profession, for their adherence and dedication to the financial 
        planning process.
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