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	<form>
		<distribution-code display="yes">III</distribution-code>
		<congress>110th CONGRESS</congress>
		<session>1st Session</session>
		<legis-num>S. RES. 324</legis-num>
		<current-chamber>IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES</current-chamber>
		<action>
			<action-date date="20070920">September 20, 2007</action-date>
			<action-desc><sponsor name-id="S290">Mr. Chambliss</sponsor> (for
			 himself, <cosponsor name-id="S283">Mr. Nelson of Nebraska</cosponsor>,
			 <cosponsor name-id="S252">Ms. Collins</cosponsor>, <cosponsor name-id="S305">Mr. Isakson</cosponsor>, <cosponsor name-id="S203">Mr.
			 Lott</cosponsor>, <cosponsor name-id="S295">Mr. Pryor</cosponsor>,
			 <cosponsor name-id="S314">Mr. Tester</cosponsor>, <cosponsor name-id="S293">Mr.
			 Graham</cosponsor>, <cosponsor name-id="S257">Mr. Johnson</cosponsor>,
			 <cosponsor name-id="S296">Mr. Sununu</cosponsor>, and <cosponsor name-id="S316">Mr. Whitehouse</cosponsor>) submitted the following resolution;
			 which was considered and agreed to</action-desc>
		</action>
		<legis-type>RESOLUTION</legis-type>
		<official-title display="yes">Supporting the goals and ideals of
		  <quote>National Life Insurance Awareness Month</quote>. </official-title>
	</form>
	<preamble>
		<whereas><text>Whereas life insurance is an essential part of a sound
			 financial plan;</text>
		</whereas><whereas><text>Whereas life insurance provides financial security for
			 families by helping surviving members meet immediate and long-term financial
			 obligations and objectives in the event of a premature death in their
			 family;</text>
		</whereas><whereas><text>Whereas approximately 68,000,000 United States citizens
			 lack the adequate level of life insurance coverage needed to ensure a secure
			 financial future for their loved ones;</text>
		</whereas><whereas><text>Whereas life insurance products protect against the
			 uncertainties of life by enabling individuals and families to manage the
			 financial risks of premature death, disability, and long-term care; and</text>
		</whereas><whereas><text>Whereas numerous groups supporting life insurance have
			 designated September 2007 as <quote>National Life Insurance Awareness
			 Month</quote> as a means to encourage consumers to take the actions necessary
			 to achieve financial security for their loved ones: Now, therefore, be
			 it</text>
		</whereas></preamble>
	<resolution-body>
		<section display-inline="yes-display-inline" id="S1" section-type="undesignated-section"><enum></enum><text>That the Senate—</text>
			<paragraph id="ID0e10e4e5c4f744af8d55eda27cf83421"><enum>(1)</enum><text>supports the
			 goals and ideals of <quote>National Life Insurance Awareness Month</quote>;
			 and</text>
			</paragraph><paragraph id="ID12396cb1f19b4f36b239c96c701620d9"><enum>(2)</enum><text>calls on the
			 Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations,
			 businesses, and the citizens of the United States to observe the month with
			 appropriate programs and activities.</text>
			</paragraph></section></resolution-body>
</resolution>
