[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13525]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 264--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, AS ``NATIONAL 
                         DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT''

  Mr. PRYOR (for himself and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 264

       Whereas negative images, stories, and influences in the 
     day-to-day lives of the people of the United States can 
     detrimentally affect their emotional well-being, interactions 
     with others, and general demeanor;
       Whereas a group of teenagers participating in a leadership 
     forum at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, identified a 
     lack of encouragement as one of the greatest problems facing 
     young people today;
       Whereas the youth of the United States need guidance, 
     inspiration, and reassurance to counteract this negativity 
     and to develop the qualities of character essential for 
     future leadership in the United States;
       Whereas a National Day of Encouragement would serve as a 
     reminder to counterbalance and overcome negative influences, 
     and would also provide much-needed encouragement and support 
     to others;
       Whereas, following the events of September 11, 2001, 
     thousands of people made sacrifices in order to bring help 
     and healing to the victims and their families, inspiring and 
     encouraging the people of the United States; and
       Whereas the renewed feelings of unity, hope, selflessness, 
     and encouragement that began on September 12, 2001, are the 
     same feelings that the National Day of Encouragement is meant 
     to recapture and spread: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 12, 2011, as ``National Day of 
     Encouragement'';
       (2) acknowledges the importance of encouragement and 
     positive influences in the lives of all people; and
       (3) urges the people of the United States to encourage 
     others, whether through an act of service, a thoughtful 
     letter, or words of kindness and inspiration, and by that 
     encouragement to boost the morale of all people of the United 
     States.

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