[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 462 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 462

Recognizing Thursday, April 22, 2010, as ``Take Our Daughters and Sons 
                             To Work Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 18, 2010

    Mr. Burr (for himself and Ms. Landrieu) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing Thursday, April 22, 2010, as ``Take Our Daughters and Sons 
                             To Work Day''.

Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work Day program in New York City was created 
        as a response to research that showed that by the 8th grade many girls 
        were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence;
Whereas, in 2003, the name of the program was changed to ``Take Our Daughters 
        and Sons To Work Day'' so that boys who face many of the same challenges 
        as girls could also be involved in the program;
Whereas the mission of the program, ``Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work 
        Foundation develops innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to 
        overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential'', now fully 
        reflects the addition of boys;
Whereas the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, a non-profit 
        organization, has grown to become one of the largest public awareness 
        campaigns, with over 33,000,000 participants annually in over 3,000,000 
        organizations and workplaces in every State;
Whereas, in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program was transitioned to 
        Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters 
        and Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for the 
        dedication of the Foundation to our future generations;
Whereas every year mayors, governors, and other private and public officials 
        sign proclamations and lend their support to Take Our Daughters and Sons 
        To Work;
Whereas the fame of the program has spread overseas with requests and inquiries 
        being made from around the world on how to operate the program; and
Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work is intended to continue helping 
        millions of girls and boys on an annual basis through experienced 
        activities and events to examine their opportunities and strive to reach 
        their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes Thursday, April 22, 2010, as ``Take Our 
        Daughters and Sons To Work Day'';
            (2) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and 
        sons to the workplace; and
            (3) commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and 
        Sons To Work for their ongoing contributions to education, and 
        for the vital role the participants play in promoting and 
        ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.
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