[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 520 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 520

 Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as 
                 Children's Week in the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 16, 2023

 Ms. Jacobs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as 
                 Children's Week in the United States.

Whereas designating a week as ``Children's Week'' would increase awareness and 
        attention to the importance of children's well-being and the issues they 
        face;
Whereas investing in children's well-being is essential for the long-term 
        health, prosperity, and best interests of the Nation and the world;
Whereas supporting children and families is a priority that transcends 
        political, regional, and international boundaries;
Whereas every child, regardless of who they are or where they come from, 
        deserves the opportunity to thrive;
Whereas children face numerous challenges and obstacles, including health, 
        education, and safety, that impact their lives and their futures both 
        domestically and internationally;
Whereas children face higher rates of poverty than adults, with consequences for 
        their healthy development and our society as a whole;
Whereas children have the right to grow up in safe, healthy, and nurturing 
        environments that support their well-being and development;
Whereas ensuring the well-being of all children is a responsibility shared by 
        families, communities, governments, and individuals;
Whereas children and youth should be empowered to become active participants in 
        shaping their own hopes, dreams, and well-being, through civic 
        engagement, leadership, and advocacy; and
Whereas Children's Week provides an opportunity to bring together public and 
        private organizations, businesses, and individuals to collaborate on 
        initiatives to improve children's well-being and support their futures: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Children's 
        Week'' in the United States, to be observed with appropriate 
        ceremonies, activities, and programs to raise awareness of the 
        importance of children's well-being and the issues they face; 
        and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
        Children's Week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
        programs, and encourages public and private organizations, 
        businesses, and individuals to collaborate on initiatives to 
        improve children's well-being and support their futures.
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