[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 483 Engrossed in House (EH)]


H. Res. 483

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                      December 19 (legislative day, December 18), 2005.
Whereas the American Bar Association's National Teen Dating Violence Prevention 
        (TDVPI) is a federally funded, comprehensive program that is aimed at 
        putting a stop to the incidence of teen dating violence;
Whereas the TDVPI together with parents, schools and communities intends to 
        positively impact the way teens view and value themselves and others;
Whereas the TDVPI is designed to teach and influence appropriate interpersonal 
        behavior by increasing the knowledge and skills of our nation's youth 
        enabling them to form lasting and healthy relationships as adults; and
Whereas the week of February 6, 2006 has been recognized as an appropriate week 
        for activities furthering awareness of teen dating violence: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports an increased awareness 
among parents, schools, and communities that dating violence is a criminal act 
and the ideals of the National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Week.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.