[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             DESIGNATING MAY 15, 2008, AS MILITARY KIDS DAY

  Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate now 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 565, which was 
submitted earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 565) designating May 15, 2008, as 
     Military Kids Day.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. HARKIN. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, 
the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon 
the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 565) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 565

       Whereas the members of the Armed Forces of the United 
     States are the greatest soldiers, sailors, airmen, and 
     Marines in the world;
       Whereas as individuals and as a group, the members Armed 
     Forces of the United States daily place their lives on the 
     line for the United States, both here or abroad;
       Whereas the children of these patriots, even the youngest 
     of them, recognize the incredible service their parents 
     provide, and daily face the challenges of military life, with 
     frequent moves, separation from their loved ones, and 
     uncertainty about the future;
       Whereas the voices of these children are seldom heard and 
     their own particular sacrifices seldom acknowledged;
       Whereas the children of the members of the Armed Forces of 
     the United States have an important creative outlet through 
     the Annual Essay and Art Contest of the Armed Services YMCA;
       Whereas the compelling essays and artwork by military 
     children will be published in My Hero: Military Kids Write 
     about their Moms and Dads; and
       Whereas the strength of character, humor and honesty 
     offered by these children are a hallmark for all of us to 
     follow as we face the challenges of everyday life: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the significance of the sacrifices made 
     every day by the thousands of families across the country and 
     the world in support of the members of the Armed Forces of 
     the United States;
       (2) expresses gratitude for their fortitude, their 
     strength, their compassion, and their expertise;
       (3) supports the efforts of the Armed Services YMCA and the 
     many other organizations that work to assist the military 
     families of the United States;
       (4) designates May 15, 2008, as ``Military Kids Day'' in 
     the United States and at military installations throughout 
     the world.

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