Whereas in these challenging times, it is hopeful to note
the growing movement among the Nation’s youth to embrace the theme of personal
responsibility;
Whereas in a recent survey of 2,000 children by Just Kid
Inc., 9 out of 10 said it was important to help others and give back;
Whereas every day, the doctors, researchers, and staff at
Children’s Hospital Boston are deeply touched by the natural compassion and
altruism of the children who visit and receive treatment from their
hospital;
Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston is a global resource
for life-saving treatments, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care for
children;
Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston founded Generation
Cures, a kid-driven philanthropic movement that provides free and safe access
to original digital content that teaches children about the power of caring,
compassion, and giving;
Whereas Generation Cures, which demystifies the world of
medicine through fun and games and empowers kids to help each other, mobilizes
kids and their families to help fund research to cure debilitating children’s
diseases;
Whereas Children’s Hospital Boston believes strongly that
the declaration of a National Kids’ Philanthropy Day would have a significant
motivational impact on the country’s youth based on the work the hospital does
treating and curing the world’s sickest children; and
Whereas, September 15, 2009, would be an
appropriate date to designate as “National Kids’ Philanthropy Day”: Now,
therefore, be it
That the House of
Representatives—
(1)supports the designation of “National Kids’
Philanthropy Day” as a way to provide parents of cause-minded children with a
significant way to recognize their efforts and spur them on to future acts of
philanthropy and a lifetime of positive social change;
(2)supports the goals and ideals of Children’s
Hospital Boston’s “National Kids’ Philanthropy Day”;
(3)acknowledges
that—
(A)children across the country can make a
difference by bettering the lives of others;
(B)children are one
of our Nation’s greatest resources; and
(C)this day will
serve to inspire our youth to reach out, give back and experience the feeling
of community, accomplishment, and pride that true acts of giving engender;
and
(4)applauds the countless acts of generosity
undertaken by children every day.