[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 147 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 147

    Supporting the goals and ideas and commending the organizers of 
                      ``Children's Memorial Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 22, 1999

Mr. Stark submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Supporting the goals and ideas and commending the organizers of 
                      ``Children's Memorial Day''.

Whereas it is the responsibility of adults to safeguard our children, and, 
        through advocacy, education, and legislation, to ensure that our 
        children have a full opportunity to become healthy and productive 
        adults;
Whereas throughout America, tragic acts of violence against children occur with 
        increasing frequency, destroying innocent lives and devastating families 
        and communities;
Whereas the people of America have lost too many children in violent, 
        preventable deaths, through gun violence, fire, automobile accidents, 
        physical abuse and neglect, and suicide;
Whereas the people of America believe in diversity and hope for the future 
        through our children, and deplore and condemn acts of violence committed 
        upon the children of our communities;
Whereas in memory of children who have passed away, and to prompt the actions 
        necessary to safeguard the welfare of children in our Nation, the 
        Alameda County Board of Supervisors in California and the Child Welfare 
        League of America, as well as numerous State governments and child 
        advocacy groups, have designated the 4th Friday in April as ``Children's 
        Memorial Day''; and
Whereas a Children's Memorial Flag will be flown in numerous State capitals and 
        other locations on the 4th Friday in April in remembrance of those whose 
        young lives were cut short by senseless violence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideas of the ``Children's 
        Memorial Day''; and
            (2) commends--
                    (A) the Alameda County Board of Supervisors for its 
                efforts to improve the lives of children in Alameda 
                County, California; and
                    (B) the Child Welfare League of America for its 
                efforts to prevent violence against children throughout 
                America.
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