Whereas research shows that spending time together as a
family is critical to raising strong and resilient kids;
Whereas strong healthy families improve the quality of
life and development of children;
Whereas it is essential to celebrate and reflect upon the
important role that all families play in the lives of children and in the
future of the United States; and
Whereas the country’s greatest natural resource is its
children: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate supports the goals and
ideals of a National Children and Families Day
on the fourth
Saturday of June, as established by the National Children's Museum, to—
(1)encourage adults
to support, listen to, and encourage children throughout the United States so
that those children may achieve their hopes and dreams;
(2)reflect upon the
important role that all families play in the lives of children; and
(3)recognize that
strong, healthy families improve the quality of life and development of
children.