[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 196 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 196

Designating December 14, 2003, as ``National Children's Memorial Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 16, 2003

 Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Voinovich, Mrs. Clinton, Ms. 
Cantwell, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Hollings, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Levin, 
 Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Allen, Ms. Murkowski, Ms. Collins, Mr. Akaka, Mrs. 
Hutchison, and Mrs. Lincoln) submitted the following resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                July 25 (legislative day, July 21), 2003

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating December 14, 2003, as ``National Children's Memorial Day''.

Whereas approximately 80,000 infants, children, teenagers, and young adults of 
        families living throughout the United States die each year from a myriad 
        of causes;
Whereas the death of an infant, child, teenager, or young adult of a family is 
        considered to be one of the greatest tragedies that a parent or family 
        will ever endure during a lifetime; and
Whereas a supportive environment, empathy, and understanding are considered 
        critical factors in the healing process of a family that is coping with 
        and recovering from the loss of a loved one: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL DAY.

    The Senate--
            (1) designates December 14, 2003, as ``National Children's 
        Memorial Day''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
        ``National Children's Memorial Day'' with appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities in remembrance of the many infants, 
        children, teenagers, and young adults of families in the United 
        States who have died.
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