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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 532
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 14, 2006
Ms. Collins (for herself and Mr. Isakson) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
August 4 (legislative day, August 3), 2006
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Encouraging the adults of the United States to support, listen to, and encourage children so that they may reach their potential.
Whereas research shows that spending time together as a family is critical to raising strong and resilient children;
Whereas strong, healthy families improve the quality of life and the development of children;
Whereas it is essential to celebrate and reflect upon the important role that all families play in the lives of children and their positive effect for the future of the United States; and
Whereas the greatest natural resource of the United States is its children: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of National Children and Families Day—
to encourage adults to support, listen to, and encourage children throughout the United States;
to reflect upon the important role that all families play in the lives of children; and
to recognize that strong, healthy families improve the quality of life and the development of children.