| 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. |