[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1223-E1224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SUPPORTING NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS MONTH

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                               speech of

                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 2009

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, today I rise in support of H. Res. 438, 
``Expressing support for designation of September as `National Child 
Awareness Month.' '' This bipartisan resolution sponsored by Rep. 
Loretta Sanchez (D-CA-47) and cosponsored by me, would recognize the 
efforts of our community leaders as they participate in growing the 
hopes and dreams of our children; the future of our Nation.
  September, a month characterized by the return to school, signifies 
the start of the new school year. All around the country, corporations 
and businesses gear-up to highlight our youth and support children's 
charities and youth serving organizations. Declaring September as 
National Child Awareness Month will provide an excellent collaborative 
platform for these charitable groups to bring national attention to 
issues of vital concern to our children such as education, health, 
social services, sports, arts, and character development.
  H. Res. 438 would recognize these efforts as a positive investment 
for the future of our Nation. National Child Awareness Month is 
supported by many regional and national youth organizations among which 
are the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
  Madam Speaker, I applaud my colleagues in recognizing the efforts 
those children's charities and youth serving organizations have put 
forth and also honor children for their widespread participation in 
these groups.
    

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