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1 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. ___
1 2 BY BOAL
1 3 A Resolution recognizing Parents' Day.
1 4 WHEREAS, in 1994, the One Hundred Third Congress of
1 5 the United States established the fourth Sunday of
1 6 July as Parents' Day pursuant to House Joint
1 7 Resolution 398 as a recurring, perennial day of
1 8 commemoration; and
1 9 WHEREAS, according to that resolution, Parents' Day
1 10 was established for "recognizing, uplifting, and
1 11 supporting the role of parents in the rearing of their
1 12 children"; and
1 13 WHEREAS, Parents' Day is a time to focus attention
1 14 on the centrality of the parental role that stresses
1 15 parental commitment and responsibility; and
1 16 WHEREAS, Parents' Day was established, in part, to
1 17 recognize parental role models who help to instill in
1 18 young people a renewed awareness about their
1 19 responsibility for service to society and to become
1 20 peacemakers in their communities; and
1 21 WHEREAS, Parents' Day is an opportunity for
1 22 communities and organizations to honor exemplary
1 23 parents through celebrations, honor ceremonies, and
1 24 activities; NOW THEREFORE,
1 25 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
1 26 That the House of Representatives recognizes national
1 27 Parents' Day and encourages private citizens,
1 28 organizations, and governmental entities at the state
1 29 and local levels to celebrate Parents' Day to
1 30 recognize the rewarding, challenging, and vital role
2 1 of parents.
2 2 LSB 5634HH 80
2 3 pf/gg/14
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