[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E941]
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               RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL WEEK OF THE CHILD

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 1995
  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, one of the pleasures of serving in this 
body is the opportunity we occasionally get to recognize truly 
outstanding citizens of this country. Today I am especially pleased to 
recognize a group of citizens that are essential to the vitality of 
this country but are often overlooked, our children. I am happy to 
announce that the week of April 24, 1995, has been designated National 
Week of the Child.
  As a father of two daughters, I know first hand the joys of raising 
children. My legislative successes pale in comparison to the rigors and 
joy of helping my children learn to take their first steps and learn to 
read. Sadly, I must pause to reflect on the tragedy in Oklahoma City as 
children lost their lives in an act of senseless violence. I am 
reminded that our children need to be protected as well as nurtured in 
this uncertain world.
  This week we recognize that to do right by our children we must make 
sure that opportunities are available to all children to receive a good 
education, pursue any career, and to lend this Nation to greatness. 
Every child in America deserves to realize his or her full potential. 
They must be able to live and study without worrying about the basic 
necessities like food and shelter that many of us take for granted.
  By declaring this week as the ``Week of the Child,'' we are making it 
clear that we understand the need to dedicate ourselves to developing 
this country's most precious resource--our children.


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