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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 645 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 645

Expressing support for the designation of October 11, 2019, as the Day 
      of the Girl Child in the United States, and celebrating the 
       International Day of the Girl Child in the United States.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 18, 2019

 Mr. Trone (for himself, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Fudge, Mrs. Lee of 
  Nevada, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Payne, Ms. 
     Clarke of New York, and Ms. Houlahan) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Expressing support for the designation of October 11, 2019, as the Day 
      of the Girl Child in the United States, and celebrating the 
       International Day of the Girl Child in the United States.

Whereas, on December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted 
        Resolution 66/170, to declare October 11 of each year as the 
        International Day of the Girl Child to recognize girls' rights and the 
        unique challenges girls face around the world;
Whereas the International Day of the Girl Child publicly recognizes the 
        vulnerable positions of girls worldwide and endorses their protection 
        and promotion as equal citizens in every country;
Whereas in many countries, girls do not have the right of free speech or enjoy 
        privileges afforded others in their respective societies, are exploited 
        and attacked, and are subjected to media pressure concerning how they 
        should look, act, and feel;
Whereas girls should be recognized for their positive and transformative role in 
        shaping society and for overcoming obstacles of gender equality;
Whereas the observation of the International Day of the Girl Child supports more 
        opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced 
        by girls worldwide based on their gender; and
Whereas the observance of the International Day of the Girl Child in the United 
        States may help build awareness of the challenges faced by girls 
        worldwide and promote the end of gender discrimination: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of the Day of the Girl Child 
        in the United States; and
            (2) encourages--
                    (A) educational entities, organizations, 
                businesses, clubs, and government agencies with a 
                shared interest in promoting girls' rights to 
                collaborate and develop educational tools for use in 
                the public schools of the United States; and
                    (B) the people of the United States to observe the 
                International Day of the Girl Child and the Day of the 
                Girl Child in the United States with appropriate 
                ceremonies and other activities.
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