REPS. CALVERT AND SANCHEZ RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS “NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS MONTH PASSES HOUSE

July 1, 2009
Press Release

Today H. Res. 438, a bipartisan resolution that expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that National Child Awareness Month should be established in the month of September passed the House.  The bill was introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) on May 14, 2009.

"It is only fitting that the month of September is designated to bring awareness to the needs and challenges facing our children," said Rep. Calvert.  "Our future depends on the education and development of the future generation and I commend the many organizations and charities dedicated to the well-being of children. I thank my California colleague Rep. Loretta Sanchez for her work and applaud the House for moving the bill quickly and look forward to working with the Senate to have a companion resolution."

H. Res. 438 supports the designation of a National Child Awareness Month in order to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States.  The bill recognizes their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a critical contribution to the future of our Nation. 

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Issues: 
Education