[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 413 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 413

         Expressing support for a National Foster Parents Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 2, 2000

Mr. Gilchrest submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
         Expressing support for a National Foster Parents Day.

Whereas the family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-
        esteem, and support, is the very foundation of our communities, and our 
        United States;
Whereas over 142,000 foster families, who open their homes and hearts to 
        children whose families are in crisis, play a vital role in helping 
        children heal and reconnect and in launching those children into 
        successful adulthood;
Whereas 20,000 youth reach their 18th birthday and ``age out'' of foster care, 
        too often unprepared and without the ongoing support and guidance of 
        caring adults; and
Whereas numerous individuals and public and private organizations work to 
        increase public awareness of the needs of children in foster care and 
        leaving it as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of foster 
        parents: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that--
            (1) a National Foster Parents Day should be established to 
        recognize the contributions of foster parents across the 
        Nation; and
            (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on 
        the people of the United States and interested groups to 
        conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to 
        demonstrate support for foster parents across the Nation.
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