[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 28, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S2184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TAKE OUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY

  Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 408, which was submitted 
earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 408) supporting the goals and ideals 
     of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 408) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 408

       Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work Day program was 
     created in New York City as a response to research that 
     showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out 
     of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence;
       Whereas, in 2003, the name of the program was changed to 
     ``Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day'' so that boys who 
     face many of the same challenges as girls could also be 
     involved in the program;
       Whereas the mission of the program, to develop ``innovative 
     strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal 
     barriers to reach their full potential'', now fully reflects 
     the addition of boys;
       Whereas the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, 
     a nonprofit organization, has grown to become one of the 
     largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 37,000,000 
     participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations 
     and workplaces in every State;
       Whereas, in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program 
     transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known 
     as the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, and 
     received national recognition for the dedication of the 
     Foundation to future generations;
       Whereas every year, mayors, governors, and other private 
     and public officials sign proclamations and lend their 
     support to Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work;
       Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work 
     program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries 
     being made from around the world on how to operate the 
     program;
       Whereas 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the Take Our 
     Daughters and Sons To Work program;
       Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day will be 
     observed on Thursday, April 26, 2012; and
       Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work is intended to 
     continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual 
     basis through experienced activities and events to examine 
     their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest 
     potential: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and 
     sons to the workplace; and
       (2) commends all the participants in Take Our Daughters and 
     Sons To Work for their ongoing contributions to education, 
     and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and 
     ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

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