IA
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 385
To designate February 2, 1995, and February 1, 1996, as ‘‘National Women
and Girls in Sports Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 30, 1994
Ms. MOLINARI (for herself, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. QUINN, Ms. PRYCE of
Ohio, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. KASICH, Mr. HOKE, Mr. CAS-
TLE, Mr. VALENTINE, Mr. MINETA, Mr. EMERSON, Mrs. UNSOELD, Mrs.
FOWLER, Mr. BLUTE, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Miss COLLINS of Michi-
gan, Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut, Mr. GUNDERSON, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr.
RANGEL, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi,
Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHU-
MER, Mr. SYNAR, Mr. WALSH, Mr. WOLF, Mr. FROST, Mr. TRAFICANT,
Ms. FURSE, Mrs. KENNELLY, Mrs. MINK, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. CALVERT,
Mr. ANDREWS of Maine, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. BACCHUS of Florida, Ms. NOR-
TON, Mr. FISH, and Mr. FLAKE) introduced the following joint resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate February 2, 1995, and February 1, 1996, as
‘‘National Women and Girls in Sports Day’’.
Whereas women’s athletics are one of the most effective ave-
nues available for women of the United States to develop
self-discipline, initiative, confidence, and leadership skills;
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Whereas sports and fitness activities contribute to emotional
and physical well-being;
Whereas women need strong bodies as well as strong minds;
Whereas the history of women in sports is rich and long, but
there has been little national recognition of the signifi-
cance of women’s athletic achievements;
Whereas the number of women in leadership positions as
coaches, officials, and administrators has declined dras-
tically since the passage of title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972;
Whereas there is a need to restore women to leadership posi-
tions in athletics to ensure a fair representation of the
abilities of women and to provide role models for young
female athletes;
Whereas the bonds built between women through athletics
help to break down the social barriers of racism and prej-
udice;
Whereas the communication and cooperation skills learned
through athletic experience play a key role in the con-
tributions of an athlete at home, at work, and to society;
Whereas women’s athletics has produced such winners as Flo
Hyman, whose spirit, talent, and accomplishments distin-
guished her above others and who exhibited the true
meaning of fairness, determination, and team play;
Whereas parents feel that sports are equally important for
boys and girls and that sports and fitness activities pro-
vide important benefits to girls who participate;
Whereas early motor-skill training and enjoyable experiences
of physical activity strongly influence life-long habits of
physical fitness;
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Whereas the performances of female athletes in the Olympic
Games are a source of inspiration and pride to the Unit-
ed States;
Whereas the athletic opportunities for male students at the
collegiate and high school levels remain significantly
greater than those for female students; and
Whereas the number of funded research projects focusing on
the specific needs of women athletes is limited and the
information provided by these projects is imperative to
the health and performance of future women athletes:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That—
(1) February 2, 1995, and February 1, 1996,
are each designated as ‘‘National Women and Girls
in Sports Day’’; and
(2) the President is authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation calling on local and State juris-
dictions, appropriate Federal agencies, and the peo-
ple of the United States to observe those days with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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