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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1296 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1296

   Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to 
      promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving 
organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on 
behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of 
                              our Nation.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 24, 2008

    Mr. Calvert (for himself and Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                         on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to 
      promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving 
organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on 
behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of 
                              our Nation.

Whereas millions of American children and youth represent the hopes and future 
        of our Nation;
Whereas numerous individuals, children's organizations, and youth-serving 
        organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide 
        invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of the young;
Whereas heightening 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 youngsters;
Whereas the President issued a proclamation on May 30, 2008, proclaiming June 1, 
        2008 as National Child's Day to demonstrate a commitment to our youth;
Whereas September is a time when parents, families, teachers, school 
        administrators, and communities in general increase their focus on 
        children and youth nationwide as the school year begins;
Whereas September is a time for the people of the United States as a whole 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 Nation in 
        support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and
Whereas designating September 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 the charities and 
        organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and 
        youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of 
children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United 
States and recognizes their efforts on behalf of children and youth as 
a critical contribution to the future of our Nation.
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