[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK RESOLUTION

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                        HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 2003

  Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I introduced House Concurrent Resolution 176 
to reaffirm the value of sound financial planning in achieving life's 
goals and to recognize the dedication of American families and 
financial planning professionals for their adherence to the financial 
planning process.
  Across our Nation, financial planning helps American families manage 
higher education costs, purchase homes for the first time, and achieve 
short and long-term financial objectives. Sound financial planning 
empowers American workers and their families to successfully overcome 
unexpected financial challenges, preserve personal wealth, and to 
improve their overall quality of life. As my colleagues and I debate 
national economic policy in the United States Congress, it is equally 
important to emphasize the benefits of sound financial planning to the 
American family.
  I would like to commend the Financial Planning Association and its 
members in South Central Pennsylvania and across our Nation for their 
work in increasing public awareness about the importance of sound 
financial planning.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to join me in supporting the 
financial planning profession and all American families striving to 
realize the American dream by passing this important resolution and 
promoting the week of October 6, 2003 as Financial Planning Week.

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