[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22759]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further 
consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1392) supporting the goals and 
ideals of ``National Life Insurance Awareness Month,'' and ask for its 
immediate consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Missouri?
  There was no objection.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1392

       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 2008 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 House of Representatives--
       (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.

  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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