[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17823-17824]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH

  Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 211, 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. 211) supporting the goals and ideals 
     of ``National Life Insurance Awareness Month.''

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution

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be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider 
be laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 211) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 211

       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 the 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 2009 as ``National Life Insurance 
     Awareness Month'' as a means to encourage consumers to become 
     more aware of their life insurance needs, seek professional 
     advice regarding life insurance, and 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 people 
     of the United States to observe the month with appropriate 
     programs and activities.

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