Designation of September as National Child Awareness Month
Adopted at the in 2010
WHEREAS, National Child Awareness Month will promote the awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and will recognize their critical contributions to the future of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness of and increasing support for organizations that provide access to healthcare, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character and the future success of the children and youth of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; and
WHEREAS, private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a monthlong focus on children and youth; and
WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate designated September 2009 as National Child Awareness Month and are expected to again designate September 2010 as National Child Awareness Month;
WHEREAS, the designation of September as National Child Awareness Month by The United States Conference of Mayors would recognize that a long-term commitment to children and youth is in the public interest, 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; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED we, The United States Conference of Mayors, recognize the efforts of Festival of Children Foundation and resolve to designate the month of September as National Child Awareness Month.