A resolution designating the week of December 22 through December 28, 2013, as "National Toy Week".

Bill: 113-sres-325
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2013-12-20
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Child care and development

Commemorative events and holidays

Games and hobbies

Manufacturing
Latest action: action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9114-9115; text as passed Senate: CR S9108-9109)

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-12-20
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates the week of December 22-December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week. </p> <p>Recognizes: (1) the necessary role of toys and play in the development of children across the United States; and (2) that, for 97 years, the toy industry has promoted fun and safe play.</p> <UL> </UL>

action_date: 2013-12-20
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Designates the week of December 22-December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week. </p> <p>Recognizes: (1) the necessary role of toys and play in the development of children across the United States; and (2) that, for 97 years, the toy industry has promoted fun and safe play.</p> <UL> </UL>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 325 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 20, 2013 Mr. Pryor (for himself and Mr. Boozman ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of December 22 through December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week .

Whereas the goal of National Toy Week is to recognize toys as the tools of play , enriching the lives of young people for generations; Whereas through play, children develop active minds, active bodies, and necessary social skills; Whereas National Toy Week encourages recognition of play as a universal pastime that gives children of all ages the opportunity to spend time together and have fun; Whereas according to the Toy Industry Association, the toy industry supports over 600,000 full-time jobs, accounting for more than $26,000,000,000 in wages; Whereas the toy industry is estimated to have an economic impact of over $75,000,000,000 in 2013 alone; and Whereas throughout the history of the toy industry, such industry has provided a wealth of creativity and innovation across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of December 22 through December 28, 2013, as National Toy Week ; (2) recognizes the necessary role of toys and play in the development of children across the United States; (3) recognizes that, for 97 years, the toy industry has promoted fun and safe play; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the week by enjoying toys and play.