[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 485 Introduced in House (IH)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 485

Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a 
                          Let's All Play Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 27, 2006

Mr. Langevin (for himself and Mr. Larson of Connecticut) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                      Education and the Workforce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a 
                          Let's All Play Day.

Whereas an estimated 6 million children in the United States have some type of 
        chronic condition or disability that makes it hard or impossible for 
        them to enjoy traditional playgrounds;
Whereas there are, as of September 2006, more than 100 Boundless Playgrounds in 
        21 States, with more in development;
Whereas Boundless Playgrounds are different from traditional playgrounds because 
        they are barrier-free, inclusive, and configured to support children's 
        development;
Whereas Boundless Playgrounds benefit children with and without disabilities by 
        providing opportunities for all children to play together side by side; 
        and
Whereas at least one playground in each community or regional area should be a 
        barrier-free Boundless Playground, where children of all abilities can 
        play and learn together and gain developmental advantages: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That it is the sense of the Congress that there should be established a 
Let's All Play Day for the purposes of--
            (1) supporting the goals and ideals of Boundless 
        Playgrounds; and
            (2) celebrating play as an essential factor in creating 
        valuable opportunities for children of all abilities to develop 
        lifelong physical, social, and cognitive skills.
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