[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 151 (Thursday, November 18, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S8065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 682--COMMENDING THE CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF 
                                AMERICA

  Mr. LeMIEUX submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 682

       Whereas, since 1885, the Children's Home Society of America 
     (referred to in this preamble as ``CHSA'') has made 
     extraordinary contributions to the well being of children and 
     families in the United States;
       Whereas more than 400,000 children have been placed in 
     loving, permanent families by CHSA members across the United 
     States;
       Whereas CHSA members have aided in the creation of many 
     successful and sustainable programs that help children to be 
     safe, healthy, and prepared for life;
       Whereas the CHSA provides services to more than 570,000 
     children and families each year;
       Whereas the CHSA engages more than 12,500 volunteers to 
     support the efforts of the CHSA in finding permanent homes 
     for children in foster care, building community schools, 
     improving the health and mental health of children and 
     families in the United States, providing temporary housing, 
     and assisting foster youth to become successful adults; and
       Whereas CHSA members receive more than $90,000,000 annually 
     in cash resources from individuals and corporations to 
     support the efforts of the CHSA: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the more than 6,700 staff and 12,500 
     volunteers of the Children's Home Society of America for the 
     dedication and commitment of the Children's Home Society of 
     America to the children and families of the United States;
       (2) recognizes the Children's Home Society of America for 
     leveraging human, financial, and material resources to carry 
     out the mission of the Children's Home Society of America of 
     helping children and families to remain safe, healthy, and 
     prepared for life; and
       (3) encourages the continued efforts of the staff and 
     volunteers of the Children's Homes Society of America on 
     behalf of the children and families of the United States.

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