[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 299 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 299

          Designating May 1, 1994, as ``National Youth Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 21, 1993

   Mr. Hilliard introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
          Designating May 1, 1994, as ``National Youth Day''.

Whereas the youth of this Nation are one of the Nation's most valuable assets;
Whereas the youth represent the future integrity, hope, and survival of the 
        Nation;
Whereas the present condition of the youth in the United States is both fragile 
        and unstable;
Whereas the relationship between the youth and their parents is in the weakest 
        condition in United States history;
Whereas today there are more youth being incarcerated and being murdered in the 
        Nation than ever before;
Whereas there is a desperate need to address the types of problems faced by our 
        youth, such as violence, substance abuse, aids and other sexually 
        transmitted diseases, lack of education, and unplanned pregnancies;
Whereas the people of the Nation should emphasize to the youth the importance of 
        family life, education, and spiritual qualities;
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set aside a special time 
        for all family members to spend quality moments together;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the youth of the Nation will 
        provide an opportunity to emphasize to the youth the importance of 
        developing an ability to make the choices necessary to avoid the types 
        of problems faced by many youth;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the youth of the Nation will 
        emphasize the importance of the role of the youth within the family; and
Whereas the future of the youth depends on the guidance of adults: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 1, 1994, is 
designated as ``National Youth Day'', and the President of the United 
States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon 
the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.

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