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







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 760

      Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 18, 2007

   Ms. Castor (for herself and Mr. Reichert) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.

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 more than 9,000,000 children do not have health insurance;
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 FY 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, non-profit 
        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.
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