National Children's Memorial Day

        [Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 436 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 436

Designating the second Sunday in the month of December 2004 as
``National Children's Memorial Day''.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 28, 2004

Mr. Reid (for himself, Mr. Corzine, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Crapo, and Ms.
Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary

November 18, 2004

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Designating the second Sunday in the month of December 2004 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 myriad
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;
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; and
Whereas April is National Child Abuse Prevention month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,

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

The Senate--
(1) designates the second Sunday in the month of December
2004 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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