House Resolution 150 PAG LIN 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