Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as Children's Week in the United States.

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 520 Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as Children’s Week in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 16, 2023 Ms. JACOBS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as Children’s Week in the United States. Whereas designating a week as ‘‘Children’s Week’’ would in- crease awareness and attention to the importance of chil- dren’s well-being and the issues they face; Whereas investing in children’s well-being is essential for the long-term health, prosperity, and best interests of the Nation and the world; Whereas supporting children and families is a priority that transcends political, regional, and international bound- aries; Whereas every child, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves the opportunity to thrive; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:11 Jun 16, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR520.IH HR520 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 520 IH Whereas children face numerous challenges and obstacles, in- cluding health, education, and safety, that impact their lives and their futures both domestically and internation- ally; Whereas children face higher rates of poverty than adults, with consequences for their healthy development and our society as a whole; Whereas children have the right to grow up in safe, healthy, and nurturing environments that support their well-being and development; Whereas ensuring the well-being of all children is a responsi- bility shared by families, communities, governments, and individuals; Whereas children and youth should be empowered to become active participants in shaping their own hopes, dreams, and well-being, through civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy; and Whereas Children’s Week provides an opportunity to bring together public and private organizations, businesses, and individuals to collaborate on initiatives to improve chil- dren’s well-being and support their futures: Now, there- fore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) expresses support for the designation of 2 ‘‘Children’s Week’’ in the United States, to be ob- 3 served with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 4 programs to raise awareness of the importance of 5 children’s well-being and the issues they face; and 6 VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:11 Jun 16, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR520.IH HR520 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 3 •HRES 520 IH (2) requests that the President issue a procla- 1 mation calling upon the people of the United States 2 to observe Children’s Week with appropriate cere- 3 monies, activities, and programs, and encourages 4 public and private organizations, businesses, and in- 5 dividuals to collaborate on initiatives to improve chil- 6 dren’s well-being and support their futures. 7 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:11 Jun 16, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR520.IH HR520 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB