[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1430 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1430

 Expressing support for the goals of the National Step Up For Kids Day 
 by promoting national awareness of the needs of the children, youth, 
and families of the United States, celebrating children, and expressing 
   the need to make their future and well-being a national priority.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 11, 2008

   Mr. Loebsack (for himself and Mr. Platts) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the goals of the National Step Up For Kids Day 
 by promoting national awareness of the needs of the children, youth, 
and families of the United States, celebrating children, and expressing 
   the need to make their future and well-being a national priority.

Whereas there are approximately 73 million children in the United States;
Whereas nine million children are without health insurance and do not receive 
        timely or comprehensive medical attention;
Whereas three million children are reported abused or neglected each year, 
        thousands of whom are killed or severely injured;
Whereas more than 13 million children and youth live below the poverty level;
Whereas millions of children and youth are unsupervised at the end of the school 
        day and would benefit from participation in quality after school 
        programs;
Whereas millions of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers lack access to 
        affordable, high-quality early care, and education;
Whereas safe, nurturing, and stimulating experiences in the first years of life 
        promote school-readiness, future academic success, and other positive 
        social outcomes; and
Whereas the future success, health, prosperity, and security of our Nation 
        depend on an educated, healthy, and secure citizenry, all of which is 
        founded in childhood: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes that wise investments in children will lead 
        to a better-educated citizenry and a more competitive workforce 
        in the United States;
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of the National Step Up 
        For Kids Day;
            (3) recognizes that every child matters; and
            (4) encourages the citizens of the United States to make 
        children, youth, and families a priority throughout the year.
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