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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 223 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 223
Designating July 1, 2011, as "National Caretakers Day".
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 30, 2011
Ms. Landrieu submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
Designating July 1, 2011, as "National Caretakers Day".
Whereas caretakers provide necessary support to a variety of individuals, including children, the elderly, and the mentally or physically disabled; Whereas an estimated 80 percent of caretakers who work with adults provide assistance to those adults every day of the week; Whereas childcare providers offer a safe environment for the development of children that might not otherwise be available; Whereas individuals who received dependable childcare as children are more likely to have greater success in school, lower rates of juvenile crime, and a reduced risk of teen pregnancy; and Whereas childcare providers enable the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth of children: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates July 1, 2011, as "National Caretakers Day"; and (2) recognizes the contributions of caretakers to their communities in the United States.