[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 179 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 23, 2007.
Whereas the family, serving as the primary source of love, identity, self-
        esteem, and support, is the very foundation of our communities, and our 
        United States;
Whereas foster families, who open their homes and hearts to children whose 
        families are in crisis, play a vital role in helping children heal and 
        reconnect and in launching those children into successful adulthood;
Whereas over 500,000 youth are in foster care with at least 380,000 in a family-
        home setting;
Whereas numerous individuals and public and private organizations work to 
        increase public awareness of the needs of children in foster care and 
        leaving foster care as well as of the enduring and valuable 
        contributions of foster parents; and
Whereas those families who are able to serve a role as foster parents should be 
        wholeheartedly encouraged to do so: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
            (1) a National Foster Parents Day should be established to recognize 
        the contributions of foster parents across the Nation; and
            (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people 
        of the United States and interested groups to conduct appropriate 
        ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for foster 
        parents across the Nation.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.