[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 326 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 326

      Designating January 16, 1995, as ``National Good Teen Day.''


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 22, 1994

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

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
      Designating January 16, 1995, as ``National Good Teen Day.''

Whereas Salem City Schools in Salem, Ohio, have proclaimed January 16, 1992, as 
        ``Good Teen Day'';
Whereas both the United States Congress and the President of the United States 
        have proclaimed January 16, 1993, and January 16, 1994, as ``National 
        Good Teen Day'';
Whereas there are more than twenty-four million teenagers in the United States 
        according to the 1990 census;
Whereas our Nation's teenagers represent an important part of our society, and 
        the many physical and emotional changes and character-building 
        experiences which teenagers go through are an important concern;
Whereas it is easy to stereotype teenagers as either those who have problems or 
        those who excel;
Whereas teenagers should not simply be recognized for their intelligence, 
        abilities, skills and talents, but rather for the good which is inherent 
        in all human beings;
Whereas as unique individuals, teenagers are encouraged to esteem the good as 
        well as the potential that is within each of them;
Whereas a day should be created to focus on the positive qualities in America's 
        youth; and
Whereas teenagers are the future of this great country: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That January 16, 1995, is 
designated ``National Good Teen Day,'' and the President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe such day by recognizing the teenagers of the 
United States and by participating in appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.

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