[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 107 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 107

To designate the first Monday in October of each year as ``Child Health 
                                 Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                July 1 (legislative day, June 30), 1993

Mr. Bingaman introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
          twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
To designate the first Monday in October of each year as ``Child Health 
                                 Day''.

Whereas the health of the children of the United States is vital to the 
        political, social, and economic future of the Nation;
Whereas although most American children are born and remain healthy, too many 
        are vulnerable to problems that lead to serious illness, disability, and 
        even death;
Whereas the United States ranks 24th among industrialized countries in the 
        number of babies who die in their first year;
Whereas every 47 seconds, an American child is abused or neglected;
Whereas every 36 minutes, an American child is killed or injured by guns;
Whereas American one-year-olds have lower immunization rates against polio than 
        one-year-olds in 14 other countries;
Whereas America and South Africa are the only industrialized nations that fail 
        to provide universal health coverage and child care;
Whereas America invests a smaller portion of its gross national product on the 
        health of its children than 18 other industrialized countries;
Whereas the problems that threaten many American children and their families 
        threaten all of society and cause undue personal pain and suffering, 
        lead to lost productivity, create a community-wide sense of resignation, 
        and forecast a Nation that is less safe, less caring, and less free;
Whereas every sector of society benefits from caring, competent, literate, and 
        most important, healthy children who are capable of achieving their full 
        potential;
Whereas the cost today of investing in children and families is little when 
        compared to what the cost will be tomorrow if inaction continues to 
        guide our policies; and
Whereas the Federal Government should play a significant role in launching and 
        sustaining a national effort to promote the health and well-being of our 
        Nation's children: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the first Monday in 
October of each year is designated ``Child Health Day''. The President 
is authorized and requested to seek the cooperation of the appropriate 
agencies of the United States, the governors of the States, and all 
organizations interested in promoting the welfare and health of 
children, to engage in a series of programs and events to focus public 
attention on this vital national issue.

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