[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 53 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 53

   Recognizing the importance of sports in fostering the leadership 
                     ability and success of women.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 5, 2003

 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Carson of Oklahoma, Ms. 
Woolsey, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Holt, 
Mr. Pallone, and Mrs. Capps) submitted the following resolution; which 
           was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the importance of sports in fostering the leadership 
                     ability and success of women.

Whereas the leadership skills taught by participating in sports benefit women 
        throughout their lives, giving them the tools to teach, to effect 
        change, and to inspire their families, friends, and colleagues;
Whereas more than 4 out of 5 executive businesswomen played sports as children, 
        and the vast majority of those businesswomen say the lessons they 
        learned through athletics, such as discipline, team-building, 
        competitiveness, and risk-taking, have contributed to their success in 
        business;
Whereas research indicates that girls who participate in sports are more likely 
        to experience academic success and graduate from high school than those 
        who do not participate; and
Whereas women student-athletes graduate from high school at a significantly 
        higher rate (68 percent) than women students in general (58 percent): 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the role of 
women's sports programs in the development of women's leadership skills 
and supports the goals of ``Women's Leadership Through Sports Day''.
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