A resolution designating December 14, 2003, as " National Children's Memorial Day".

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 196 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 196

Designating December 14, 2003, as ``National Children's Memorial Day''.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 16, 2003

Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Voinovich, Mrs. Clinton, Ms.
Cantwell, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Hollings, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Levin,
Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Allen, Ms. Murkowski, Ms. Collins, Mr. Akaka, Mrs.
Hutchison, and Mrs. Lincoln) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

July 25 (legislative day, July 21), 2003

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Designating December 14, 2003, as ``National Children's Memorial Day''.

Whereas approximately 80,000 infants, children, teenagers, and young adults of
families living throughout the United States die each year from a myriad
of causes;
Whereas the death of an infant, child, teenager, or young adult of a family is
considered to be one of the greatest tragedies that a parent or family
will ever endure during a lifetime; and
Whereas a supportive environment, empathy, and understanding are considered
critical factors in the healing process of a family that is coping with
and recovering from the loss of a loved one: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL DAY.

The Senate--
(1) designates December 14, 2003, as ``National Children's
Memorial Day''; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
``National Children's Memorial Day'' with appropriate
ceremonies and activities in remembrance of the many infants,
children, teenagers, and young adults of families in the United
States who have died.
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