[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17849]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 644--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2008 AS ``NATIONAL CHILD 
    AWARENESS MONTH'' TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF CHARITIES BENEFITTING 
 CHILDREN AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES 
 AND RECOGNIZING EFFORTS MADE BY THESE CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ON 
BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH AS A POSITIVE INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF 
                           THE UNITED STATES

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

                               S.Res. 644

       Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States 
     represent the hopes and future of the United States;
       Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting 
     children, and youth-serving organizations that work with 
     children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services 
     to enrich and better the lives of children and youth 
     throughout the United States;
       Whereas raising awareness of and increasing support for 
     organizations that provide access to healthcare, social 
     services, education, the arts, sports, and other services 
     will result in the development of character and the future 
     success of children and youth;
       Whereas the President issued a proclamation on May 30, 
     2008, proclaiming June 1, 2008 as ``National Child's Day'' to 
     demonstrate a commitment to the youth of the United States;
       Whereas September, as the school year begins, is a time 
     when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and 
     communities increase their focus on children and youth 
     throughout the United States;
       Whereas September is a time for the people of the United 
     States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children 
     and youth;
       Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined 
     with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations 
     throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus 
     on children and youth;
       Whereas designating September 2008 as ``National Child 
     Awareness Month'' would recognize that a long-term commitment 
     to children and youth is in the public interest, and will 
     encourage widespread support for charities and organizations 
     that seek to provide a better future for the children and 
     youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate designates September 2008 as 
     ``National Child Awareness Month''--
       (1) to promote awareness of charities benefitting children 
     and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; 
     and
       (2) to recognize efforts made by such charities and 
     organizations on behalf of children and youth as a positive 
     investment in the future of the United States.

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