[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 759 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 29, 2004.
Whereas children represent the Nation's future and numerous individuals and 
        organizations across the United States devote precious time, energy, and 
        resources to enrich that future by helping children advance their hopes 
        and dreams and to realize their aspirations;
Whereas it is in the public interest to increase awareness of children's special 
        needs and the demonstrably effective efforts of those making a real 
        difference in children's lives, which in turn and over time will serve 
        to strengthen the social fabric of our country;
Whereas the Festival of Children Foundation has been established in southern 
        California (1) to showcase those non-profit groups performing exemplary 
        works, so that they may through increased exposure secure and sustain 
        the volunteer, leadership, and financial support necessary to be 
        successful, (2) to provide a free resource to such groups so that they 
        might more easily leverage scarce resources through creative, 
        collaborative efforts to serve their shared constituencies for the 
        betterment of the community at large, and (3) to provide a free and 
        effective platform to facilitate such groups sharing lessons learned in 
        bringing a results orientation to community mobilization, strategic 
        planning, and overall best practices;
Whereas during the last two years more than 100 non-profit groups in southern 
        California have benefited enormously from exposure they could not 
        otherwise have received but for the Festival of Children Foundation, 
        principally through programs and activities at partner organizations 
        such as retail, commercial, and cultural centers;
Whereas September is a time, as children return to school, that families and the 
        Nation as a whole are especially mindful of children and their special 
        needs and opportunities; and
Whereas in September 2004 the Festival of Children Foundation, working with its 
        partners, has invited 50 agencies and organizations that serve children 
        throughout southern California to have a month of high profile exhibits 
        along with another 50 such groups to participate in other programs and 
        activities as part the Foundation's ongoing mission: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives commends the Festival of 
Children Foundation of southern California--
            (1) for its outstanding efforts on behalf of children; and
            (2) for the difference that it is making in the communities in which 
        it is active and in the lives of children.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.