[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 103 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 103

   Recognizing the importance of honoring the Nation's children and 
 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National 
                 Children's Day should be established.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 15, 2005

  Mr. Udall of Colorado (for himself and Mr. Beauprez) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                           and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the importance of honoring the Nation's children and 
 expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National 
                 Children's Day should be established.

Whereas the birth of a child may bring joy to parents, and a child's positive 
        upbringing may form the foundation for a sound and prosperous society;
Whereas parents, teachers, mentors, and leaders share responsibility for 
        modeling positive behavior for children in the United States to emulate;
Whereas communities in the United States celebrate and honor the children of 
        this Nation, and contribute to children's successes through community 
        influence and involvement;
Whereas it is appropriate that the Nation reserve a specific day each year to 
        celebrate and honor the children of the United States, and the 
        significant accomplishments of children in schools, churches, daycare 
        centers, and their communities; and
Whereas reserving a specific day each year to reflect on the children of the 
        United States will help to ensure that the people of the United States 
        remember their collective and individual obligation to the children of 
        this country, acknowledge the importance of children to the Nation's 
        future, and celebrate children's triumphs and accomplishments: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance of honoring the Nation's 
        children;
            (2) expresses its sense that a National Children's Day 
        should be established in honor of the Nation's children;
            (3) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on 
        the people of the United States and interested organizations to 
        observe National Children's Day with appropriate programs and 
        activities; and
            (4) encourages adults in the United States to set aside 
        time to support and listen to a child.
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