[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS OF FATHERS

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                               speech of

                   HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
support for H. Res. 1389, which recognizes the importance of fathers to 
the development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and 
encourage fathers to be involved in the lives of their children.
  This Father's Day, we should all contemplate the great value of 
conscientious fatherhood. Healthy relationships with their fathers help 
children to grow into confident, successful adults. Thus, the actions 
of each of America's millions of fathers have a direct impact on the 
future of our nation.
  Aside from all of the intangible benefits to children of strong 
connections with their fathers or father figures, there is also 
significant evidence that shows the much-improved likelihood of success 
in school and society of those children whose fathers actively support 
them and provide a positive example for them.
  I want to read a quote from author Kent Nerburn, who wrote that there 
is a certain ``sense of honor that makes a man want to be more than he 
is and to pass something good and hopeful into the hands of his son.'' 
I encourage all American fathers to take this charge into their hearts, 
on this Father's Day and every day.
  I urge my colleagues to support this important resolution.

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