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103D CONGRESS

1ST SESSION H. J. RES. 226

To designate the second Sunday in October of 1993 as ‘‘National Children’s

Day’’.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JULY 1, 1993

Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. SANDERS, Mr.

CRAMER, Mr. LANCASTER, Mr. KOPETSKI, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr.

SARPALIUS, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr.

MCDERMOTT, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. HOAGLAND, Mrs. MINK, Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. VENTO, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. FROST, Mr. GORDON, Mr. MAZZOLI, Mr.

LIPINSKY, Mr. HYDE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. QUILLEN, Mr. MURPHY, Mr.

MCCOLLUM, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. MANTON, Mr. TAYLOR of

Mississippi, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr.

ENGEL, Mr. FAWELL, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. HAMILTON, Mr. HOBSON,

Mr. HUTTO, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. OLVER, Mr. STOKES, Ms. WATERS, Mr.

MOAKLEY, Mr. WHEAT, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HOYER, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr.

NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Ms.

PELOSI, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. OWENS, Mr.

PALLONE, Mr. SLATTERY, Mr. MILLER of California, and Mr.

TORRICELLI) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred

to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

JOINT RESOLUTION

To designate the second Sunday in October of 1993 as

‘‘National Children’s Day’’.
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Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate

children as the most valuable asset of the Nation;

Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration

of the United States;

Whereas the children of the United States should not be allowed to feel that their ideas and dreams will be stifled

because adults in the United States do not take time to

listen;

Whereas many children face crises of grave proportions, especially as they enter adolescent years;

Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening

to their children on a daily basis;

Whereas modern societal and economic demands often pull

the family apart;

Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set

aside a special time for all family members to remain at

home;

Whereas adults in the United States should have an opportunity to reminisce on their youth to recapture some of

the fresh insight, innocence, and dreams that they may

have lost through the years;

Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children of the United States will provide an opportunity to

emphasize to children the importance of developing an

ability to make the choices necessary to distance themselves from impropriety;

Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the children of the Nation will emphasize to the people of the

United States the importance of the role of the child

within the family;
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Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to

children the importance of family life, education, and

spiritual qualities; and

Whereas parents, teachers, and community and religious

leaders should celebrate the children of the United

States, whose questions, laughter, and tears are important to the existence of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives

2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

3 That the second Sunday in October of 1993 is designated

4 as ‘‘National Children’s Day’’, and the President of the

5 United States is authorized and requested to issue a proc6 lamation calling upon the people of the United States

7 to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and

8 activities.

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