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

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 534

  Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Children and Families 
                                 Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 11, 2009

  Ms. Edwards of Maryland (for herself, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr. 
     Massa, and Mr. Connolly of Virginia) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Children and Families 
                                 Day''.

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''.
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