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

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.