S.Res.644 - A resolution 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.110th Congress (2007-2008)
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Shown Here: Agreed to Senate (09/22/2008)
110th CONGRESS 2d Session
S. RES. 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.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 1, 2008
Mr. Burr (for himself
and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the
Judiciary
September 22 (legislative day, September 17),
2008
Committee discharged; considered and agreed
to
RESOLUTION
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.
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;
and
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.
