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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 644 

Designating September 2008 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’ to promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing efforts made by 

these charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as 

a positive investment in the future of the United States. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

AUGUST 1, 2008 

Mr. BURR (for himself and Mrs. FEINSTEIN) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

SEPTEMBER 22 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 17), 2008 

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Designating September 2008 as ‘‘National Child Awareness 

Month’’ to promote awareness of charities benefitting 

children and youth-serving organizations throughout the 

United States and recognizing efforts made by these 

charities and organizations on behalf of children and 

youth as a positive investment in the future of the 

United States. 

Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States 

represent the hopes and future of the United States; 

Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, 

and youth-serving organizations that work with children 


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and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout 

the United States; 

Whereas raising awareness of and increasing support for organizations that provide access to healthcare, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will 

result in the development of character and the future 

success of children and youth; 

Whereas the President issued a proclamation on May 30, 

2008, proclaiming June 1, 2008 as ‘‘National Child’s 

Day’’ to demonstrate a commitment to the youth of the 

United States; 

Whereas September, as the school year begins, is a time when 

parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and 

communities increase their focus on children and youth 

throughout the United States; 

Whereas September is a time for the people of the United 

States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; 

Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with 

hundreds of national and local charitable organizations 

throughout the United States in support of a month-long 

focus on children and youth; and 

Whereas designating September 2008 as ‘‘National Child 

Awareness Month’’ would recognize that a long-term 

commitment to children and youth is in the public interest, and will encourage widespread support for charities 

and organizations that seek to provide a better future for 

the children and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it 


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1 Resolved, That the Senate designates September 

2 2008 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’— 

3 (1) to promote awareness of charities benefit4 ting children and youth-serving organizations 

5 throughout the United States; and 

6 (2) to recognize efforts made by such charities 

7 and organizations on behalf of children and youth as 

8 a positive investment in the future of the United 

9 States. 

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