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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 560 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 560

 Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy 
    development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and 
   encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their 
                 families, especially on Father's Day.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 17, 2010

 Mr. Bayh (for himself, Mr. Thune, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Byrd, Mr. Burris, 
  Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Casey, and Mrs. Lincoln) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy 
    development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and 
   encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their 
                 families, especially on Father's Day.

Whereas responsible fatherhood is a priority for the United States;
Whereas the most important factor in the upbringing of a child is whether the 
        child is brought up in a healthy and supportive environment;
Whereas father-child interaction, like mother-child interaction, has been shown 
        to promote the positive physical, social, emotional, and mental 
        development of children;
Whereas research shows that men are more likely to live healthier, longer, and 
        more fulfilling lives when they are involved in the lives of their 
        children and participate in caregiving;
Whereas programs to encourage responsible fatherhood should promote and provide 
        support services for--

    (1) fostering loving and healthy relationships between parents and 
children; and

    (2) increasing the responsibility of noncustodial parents for the long-
term care and financial well-being of their children;

Whereas research shows that working with men and boys to change attitudes 
        towards women can have a profound impact on reducing violence against 
        women;
Whereas research shows that women are significantly more satisfied in 
        relationships when responsible fathers participate in the daily care of 
        children;
Whereas children around the world do better in school and are less delinquent 
        when fathers participate closely in their lives;
Whereas responsible fatherhood is an important component of successful 
        development policies and programs in countries throughout the world;
Whereas the United States Agency for International Development recognizes the 
        importance of caregiving fathers for more stable and effective 
        development efforts; and
Whereas Father's Day is the third Sunday in June: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes June 20, 2010, as Father's Day;
            (2) honors the men in the United States and around the 
        world who are active in the lives of their children, which in 
        turn, has a significant impact on their children, their 
        families, and their communities;
            (3) underscores the need for increased public awareness and 
        activities regarding responsible fatherhood and healthy 
        families; and
            (4) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to 
        supporting and encouraging global fatherhood initiatives that 
        significantly benefit international development efforts.
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