SENATE RESOLUTION 302--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2019 AS ``NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS MONTH'' TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF CHARITIES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED...; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 130
(Senate - July 31, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 302--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2019 AS ``NATIONAL CHILD
AWARENESS MONTH'' TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF CHARITIES THAT BENEFIT
CHILDREN AND YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES,
AND RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS MADE BY THOSE CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH AS CRITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUTURE
OF THE UNITED STATES
Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Lankford, Ms. Hassan, Mrs. Capito,
Mr. Jones, Mr. Braun, Ms. Cortez Masto, Ms. Harris, Mr. Peters, Mr.
Brown, and Ms. Rosen) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 302
Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States
represent the hopes and the 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 health care, social
services, education, the arts, sports, and other services
will result in the development of character in, and the
future success of, the children and youth of the United
States;
Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins,
is a time when parents, families, teachers, school
administrators, and communities increase focus on children
and youth throughout the United States;
Whereas the month of 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 2019 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 2019 as
``National Child Awareness Month''--
(1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children
and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States;
(2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and
organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical
contributions to the future of the United States; and
(3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-
risk children and youth, including children and youth who--
(A) have experienced homelessness;
(B) are in the foster care system;
(C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims,
of child sex trafficking;
(D) have been impacted by violence;
(E) have experienced trauma; and
(F) have serious physical and mental health needs.
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