[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[S. Con. Res. 8 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 8

Expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the 
                       memory of Deamonte Driver.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 25, 2009

 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Rockefeller, Ms. Mikulski, 
and Mr. Bingaman) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
                      was considered and agreed to

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the 
                       memory of Deamonte Driver.

Whereas several national dental organizations have observed February 2009 as 
        Children's Dental Health Month;
Whereas Deamonte Driver, a 12-year-old Marylander, died on February 25, 2007, of 
        complications resulting from untreated tooth decay;
Whereas the passing of Deamonte Driver has led to increased awareness nationwide 
        about the importance of access to high-quality, affordable preventative 
        care and treatment for dental problems;
Whereas the primary purpose of Children's Dental Health Month is to educate 
        parents, children, and the public about the importance and value of oral 
        health;
Whereas Children's Dental Health Month showcases the overwhelmingly preventable 
        nature of tooth decay and highlights the fact that tooth decay is on the 
        rise among the youngest children in the Nation;
Whereas Children's Dental Health Month educates the public about the treatment 
        of childhood dental caries, cleft-palate, oral facial trauma, and oral 
        cancer through public service announcements, seminars, briefings, and 
        the pro bono initiatives of practitioners and academic dental 
        institutions;
Whereas Children's Dental Health Month was created to raise awareness about the 
        importance of oral health; and
Whereas Children's Dental Health Month is an opportunity for the public and 
        health professionals to take action to prevent childhood dental problems 
        and improve access to high-quality dental care: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month and 
honors the life of Deamonte Driver.
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