[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13865]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 602--A BILL SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF 
              ``NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. NELSON of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Whitehouse, 
Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:

                              S. Res. 602

       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; and
       Whereas numerous groups supporting life insurance have 
     designated September 2008 as ``National Life Insurance 
     Awareness Month'' to encourage consumers to 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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