[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 201--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF ``NATIONAL 
                    LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. (for himself and Mr. Nelson) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Commitee on Banking, Housing, and 
Urban Affairs:

                              S. Res. 201

       Whereas life insurance is an essential part of a sound 
     financial plan;
       Whereas life insurance provides financial security for 
     families by helping surviving members meet immediate and 
     long-term financial obligations and objectives in the event 
     of a premature death in their family;
       Whereas approximately 68,000,000 United States citizens 
     lack the adequate level of life insurance coverage needed to 
     ensure a secure financial future for their loved ones;
       Whereas life insurance products protect against the 
     uncertainties of life by enabling individuals and families to 
     manage the financial risks of premature death, disability, 
     and long-term care;
       Whereas individuals, families, and businesses can benefit 
     from professional insurance and financial planning advice, 
     including an assessment of their life insurance needs; and
       Whereas numerous groups supporting life insurance have 
     designated September 2007 as ``National Life Insurance 
     Awareness Month'' as a means to encourage consumers to--
       (1) become more aware of their life insurance needs;
       (2) seek professional advice regarding life insurance; and
       (3) take the actions necessary to achieve financial 
     security for their loved ones: Now therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Life 
     Insurance Awareness Month''; and
       (2) calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, 
     schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the 
     citizens of the United States to observe the month with 
     appropriate programs and activities.

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