[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 112 (Friday, September 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1651]
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                       HONORING NATIONAL KIDS DAY

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 17, 2004

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the achievements 
of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme as they 
celebrate National Kids Day.
  Boys and Girls Clubs of America and KidsPeace created National Kids 
Day in 2001 to foster stronger relationships between adults and 
children by educating them on the importance and value of spending 
meaningful time together. National Kids Day provides the opportunity 
for every adult to take a break, celebrate and renew their commitment 
to our Nation's children.
  National Kids Day is so important because it emphasizes the 
importance of meaningful time spent with kids, not only on this special 
day, but each day of the year. Kids Day serves as a reminder that 
children need positive adult role models in their lives. As a nurse, I 
understand firsthand the importance of education and the effect that 
having adult involvement in each child's life has on grades, self-
esteem, and overall success.
  While most adults recognize the importance of success in school, many 
feel that they do not have enough time to spend in their children's 
educational enrichment, reading to them, helping with homework, etc. 
Parents, in today's busy world, are also often too busy to spend time 
exercising with their children. Kids Day reminds all of us about the 
importance of helping our kids with their schoolwork in improving 
grades and performance, and the importance of physical activity in 
reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.
  I am proud to support the Boys and Girls Club and Kids Day to help 
raise awareness about issues that affect all of our Nation's families 
and children.

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