[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 534 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 534

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 22, 2009.
Whereas research shows that a supportive and encouraging family is critical to 
        raising strong and resilient children;
Whereas strong healthy families improve the quality of life and the development 
        of children;
Whereas spending time engaging in family activities supports the development of 
        healthy and well-adjusted children;
Whereas families are of many compositions and sizes, it is the strength and 
        support of the family that is essential to child rearing;
Whereas families play critical roles in the care of children, and in their 
        children's health care, this is particularly true for children with 
        special needs;
Whereas mental health plays a central role in child development, families should 
        be encouraged to cultivate environments that are safe and secure, 
        supportive, and that contribute to high-confidence and high self-esteem;
Whereas it is essential to celebrate and reflect upon the important role that 
        all families play in the lives of children and their positive effect for 
        the Nation's future;
Whereas the fourth Saturday of June is ``National Children and Families Day'', a 
        day set aside to recognize the importance of children and families; and
Whereas the country's greatest natural resource is its children: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of 
``National Children and Families Day''.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.