[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 760 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     November 13, 2007.
Whereas children comprise one quarter of the population of the United States;
Whereas nearly 1 in 5 children in the United States are overweight;
Whereas 7 percent of children in the United States have limitations on activity 
        due to chronic health conditions;
Whereas an estimated 12 percent of high school seniors put themselves at risk by 
        smoking cigarettes daily;
Whereas children account for 30,000,000 annual visits to the emergency room to 
        receive care for injuries or illnesses;
Whereas asthma affects nearly 5,000,000 American children;
Whereas allergies affect about 50,000,000 American children;
Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children and 
        adolescents ages 1 to 21;
Whereas dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting American 
        children, and is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common 
        than hay fever;
Whereas during fiscal year 2005, an estimated 899,000 children in the 50 States, 
        the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico were determined to be victims 
        of abuse or neglect; and
Whereas every year since 1928 the President has issued a proclamation 
        designating the month October as ``Children's Health Month'': Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month;
            (2) invites the chief executive officers of the States, territories, 
        and possessions of the United States to issue proclamations recognizing 
        the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month;
            (3) commends the efforts of States, territories, and possessions of 
        the United States, localities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and 
        the people of the United States who support the goals and ideals of 
        Children's Health Month;
            (4) recognizes and reaffirms our Nation's commitment to providing 
        access to health care, ensuring preventative care, seeking cures for 
        debilitating diseases and chronic conditions, and promoting healthy 
        living habits for America's children;
            (5) recognizes and salutes the health care professionals who provide 
        care and treatment for childhood illnesses and afflictions;
            (6) recognizes and salutes the officials who protect children from 
        environmental health and safety risks;
            (7) recognizes and salutes the officials who educate parents, 
        schools, and communities about health risks and related issues for 
        children; and
            (8) encourages States, territories, and possessions of the United 
        States to educate children about healthy living habits when they are 
        young so that they will be more likely to lead healthy lives as adults.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.