IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 452 
Expressing support for designation of September 15, 2009, as ‘‘National 
Kids’ Philanthropy Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2009 
Mr. CAPUANO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of September 15, 2009, 
as ‘‘National Kids’ Philanthropy Day’’. 
Whereas in these challenging times, it is hopeful to note the 
growing movement among the Nation’s youth to embrace 
the theme of personal responsibility; 
Whereas in a recent survey of 2,000 children by Just Kid 
Inc., 9 out of 10 said it was important to help others and 
give back; 
Whereas every day, the doctors, researchers, and staff at 
Children’s Hospital Boston are deeply touched by the 
natural compassion and altruism of the children who visit 
and receive treatment from their hospital; 
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•HRES 452 IH 
Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston is a global resource for 
life-saving treatments, groundbreaking research, and 
compassionate care for children; 
Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston founded Generation 
Cures, a kid-driven philanthropic movement that provides 
free and safe access to original digital content that teach-
es children about the power of caring, compassion, and 
giving; 
Whereas Generation Cures, which demystifies the world of 
medicine through fun and games and empowers kids to 
help each other, mobilizes kids and their families to help 
fund research to cure debilitating children’s diseases; 
Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston believes strongly that 
the declaration of a National Kids’ Philanthropy Day 
would have a significant motivational impact on the coun-
try’s youth based on the work the hospital does treating 
and curing the world’s sickest children; and 
Whereas, September 15, 2009, would be an appropriate date 
to designate as ‘‘National Kids’ Philanthropy Day’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Kids’ 
Philanthropy Day’’ as a way to provide parents of 
cause-minded children with a significant way to rec-
ognize their efforts and spur them on to future acts 
of philanthropy and a lifetime of positive social 
change; 
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•HRES 452 IH 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of Children’s 
Hospital Boston’s ‘‘National Kids’ Philanthropy 
Day’’; 
(3) acknowledges that— 
(A) children across the country can make 
a difference by bettering the lives of others; 
(B) children are one of our Nation’s great-
est resources; and 
(C) this day will serve to inspire our youth 
to reach out, give back and experience the feel-
ing of community, accomplishment, and pride 
that true acts of giving engender; and 
(4) applauds the countless acts of generosity 
undertaken by children every day. 
Æ 
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