[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 24 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 24

               Supporting a National Foster Parents Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 8, 2001

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

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
               Supporting 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 
        each year, 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 as 
        well as recognition of the enduring and valuable contributions of foster 
        parents: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of the Congress 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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