Bill Text: FL H9073 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: National Parents' Day

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-04-19 - Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only; Read 2nd time -HJ 00761; Adopted -HJ 00761 [H9073 Detail]

Download: Florida-2010-H9073-Introduced.html

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HR 9073

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution observing National Parents' Day throughout
3	the state on July 25, 2010.
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5	WHEREAS, throughout human history, the foundation of each
6	civilization has been and continues to be the family unit, and
7	WHEREAS, with tremendous love and commitment, parents
8	undertake the unique and essential role of developing a child's
9	character while guiding the child to become an independent and
10	responsible person, and
11	WHEREAS, in a bipartisan effort to recognize the important
12	role that parents assume in the lives of their children,
13	Congress unanimously passed a bill in 1994, which was signed
14	into law by President Bill Clinton, establishing a national day
15	of observance for parents, and
16	WHEREAS, the goal of National Parents' Day is to increase
17	awareness of parental responsibilities and to support and
18	encourage parents in their efforts to raise their children, and
19	WHEREAS, National Parents' Day is to be celebrated on the
20	fourth Sunday in July each year, and
21	WHEREAS, the State of Florida is pleased to join in the
22	effort to recognize parents for the unique contributions they
23	make to the lives of the children of this state, NOW, THEREFORE,
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25	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
26	Florida:
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28	That July 25, 2010, is observed as National Parents' Day in
29	Florida and all Floridians are encouraged to recognize and honor
30	parents and support the nurturing role they provide in raising
31	the children of this state.

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