[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 666 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 666

       Designating October 6, 2018, as ``National Coaches Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 4, 2018

   Mr. Boozman (for himself and Mr. Inhofe) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Designating October 6, 2018, as ``National Coaches Day''.

Whereas, on August 29, 1972, the Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing 
        and requesting President Richard Nixon to designate October 6, 1972, as 
        National Coaches Day;
Whereas, on September 19, 1972, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 
        4157, which--

    (1) recognized that the athletic talent of men and women across the 
United States could not have grown without the leadership and encouragement 
of those people who coached them at every stage of development and 
progression; and

    (2) proclaimed October 6, 1972, as National Coaches Day;

Whereas there are an estimated 20,000,000 coaches in the United States, 
        including youth, junior high, travel, high school, college, and 
        professional coaches;
Whereas 3 out of every 4 families in the United States with school-aged children 
        have at least 1 child playing an organized sport, totalling 
        approximately 45,000,000 children in the United States that play an 
        organized sport;
Whereas in high school, an estimated 55 percent of students play a sport and 
        need the support of a coach;
Whereas coaches represent stability, consistency, and direction in the lives of 
        many athletes, despite the lives of coaches being fast-paced and high-
        stress;
Whereas the marriages, families, and personal health of coaches are often 
        affected by the personal sacrifices made by coaches for the profession;
Whereas spouses and partners of coaches play a unique and supportive role in the 
        lives of coaches;
Whereas a coach needs continuing support, encouragement, and resources to 
        succeed both as a coach and at home;
Whereas coaches represent a source of strength and hope in the lives of millions 
        of young athletes;
Whereas a coach is sometimes the only adult present in the life of a young 
        athlete;
Whereas a coach is a friend, a counselor, a mentor, and an advocate that helps 
        demonstrate to athletes teamwork, discipline, and a healthy attitude 
        toward competition; and
Whereas the designation of October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day will raise 
        public awareness about the important and significant role that coaches 
        play in the lives of millions of people in the United States: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the positive impact that coaches have on 
        communities and players;
            (2) designates October 6, 2018, as ``National Coaches 
        Day''; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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