[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 261 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 261

 Designating September 12, 2009, as ``National Day of Encouragement''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 10, 2009

   Mr. Pryor (for himself and Mrs. Lincoln) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating September 12, 2009, as ``National Day of Encouragement''.

Whereas negative images, stories, and influences in the day-to-day lives of 
        Americans can detrimentally affect their emotional well-being, 
        interactions with others, and general demeanor;
Whereas a group of teenagers participating in a leadership forum at Harding 
        University in Searcy, Arkansas, identified a lack of encouragement as 
        one of the greatest problems facing young people today;
Whereas the youth of our Nation need guidance, inspiration, and reassurance to 
        counteract this negativity and to develop the qualities of character 
        essential for future leadership in our country;
Whereas a National Day of Encouragement would serve as a reminder to 
        counterbalance and overcome negative influences, and would also provide 
        much-needed encouragement and support to others;
Whereas following the events of September 11, 2001, thousands of people of the 
        United States made sacrifices in order to bring help and healing to the 
        victims and their families, inspiring and encouraging the Nation; and
Whereas the renewed feelings of unity, hope, selflessness, and encouragement 
        that began on September 12, 2001, are the same feelings that the 
        National Day of Encouragement is meant to recapture and spread: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 12, 2009, as ``National Day of 
        Encouragement'';
            (2) acknowledges the importance of encouragement and 
        positive influences in the lives of all people; and
            (3) urges the people of the United States to encourage 
        others, whether it be through an act of service, a thoughtful 
        letter, or words of kindness and inspiration, and to thereby 
        boost the morale of all.
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