[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Pages 6088-6089]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 SENATE RESOLUTION 298--DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY EACH YEAR AS THE 
                           MONTH FOR CHILDREN

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

                              S. Res. 298

       Whereas too often, our children suffer from hunger and 
     homelessness;
       Whereas the increase in crime in our schools hinders the 
     educational development of our children;
       Whereas all children should have food, shelter, and health 
     care, and should be afforded educational opportunity;
       Whereas all children should be protected from abuse and 
     neglect; and
       Whereas the period of childhood for too many children is 
     marked by hardship and despair: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the month of May each year as the Month for 
     Children;
       (2) encourages all Americans to commit themselves to 
     improving the lives and future of all children by serving as 
     positive role models for the children of the United States 
     and the world; and
       (3) urges community leaders to publicly acknowledge the 
     significant contributions children make to society.

  Mr. ROBB. Mr. President, I rise to offer a Senate resolution 
designating May each year as the Month for Children. Children are our 
nation's future, and it is important that we recognize the significant 
contributions that children make to their homes, schools and 
communities. Unfortunately, we continue to be plagued by school 
violence that is devastating our communities. Furthermore, parents who 
are struggling to make ends meet find themselves with less time to 
commit to their children. It is imperative that we as a society 
rededicate ourselves to exalting our children--supporting their efforts 
to succeed and providing positive role-models for them today and in

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the future. We must show that we care for them, and in their honor, I 
submit this resolution.

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