A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 302 Designating September 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’ to pro- mote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving orga- nizations throughout the United States, and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JULY 31, 2019 Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. HASSAN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. JONES, Mr. BRAUN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. PETERS, Mr. BROWN, and Ms. ROSEN) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’ to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States. Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to en- VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Jul 31, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR302.ATS SR302 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •SRES 302 ATS rich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of, and increasing support for, or- ganizations that provide access to health care, social serv- ices, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school admin- istrators, and communities increase focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight, and be mindful of, the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’ would recognize that a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public inter- est and will encourage widespread support for charities and organizations that seek to provide a better future for the children and youth of the United States: Now, there- fore, be it Resolved, That the Senate designates September 1 2019 as ‘‘National Child Awareness Month’’— 2 (1) to promote awareness of charities that ben- 3 efit children and youth-serving organizations 4 throughout the United States; 5 VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Jul 31, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR302.ATS SR302 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 3 •SRES 302 ATS (2) to recognize the efforts made by those char- 1 ities and organizations on behalf of children and 2 youth as critical contributions to the future of the 3 United States; and 4 (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the 5 needs of at-risk children and youth, including chil- 6 dren and youth who— 7 (A) have experienced homelessness; 8 (B) are in the foster care system; 9 (C) have been victims, or are at risk of be- 10 coming victims, of child sex trafficking; 11 (D) have been impacted by violence; 12 (E) have experienced trauma; and 13 (F) have serious physical and mental 14 health needs. 15 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:47 Jul 31, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR302.ATS SR302 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS