[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S7303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 335--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19 THROUGH 
    NOVEMBER 25, 2017, DURING WHICH THE HOLIDAY OF THANKSGIVING IS 
                 OBSERVED, AS ``NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK''

  Mr. MANCHIN (for himself and Mr. Grassley) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 335

       Whereas the family is the basic strength of any free and 
     orderly society;
       Whereas it is appropriate to honor the family unit as 
     essential to the continued well-being of the United States; 
     and
       Whereas it is fitting that official recognition be given to 
     the importance of family loyalties and ties: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week of November 19 through November 25, 
     2017, during which the holiday of Thanksgiving is observed, 
     as ``National Family Week'';
       (2) encourages States and local governments to designate 
     the week of November 19 through November 25, 2017, as 
     ``National Family Week''; and
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     ``National Family Week'' with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

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