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 PUBLIC LAW 100-602—NOV. 3, 1988

102 STAT. 3039

Public Law 100-602 100th Congress Joint Resolution To designate February 1989 as "America Loves Its Kids Month".

Whereas all of the children in the United States, including newborn infants, toddlers, kids who attend preschool, nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, high school, open school, alternative school, and private school, out-of-school kids, and kids of every race, creed, and color, deserve the recognition and support of the people of the United States; Whereas the adults in the United States should recognize their duty to protect children by reporting any suspicion of child abuse or neglect, the selling of alcoholic beverages to minors, or the dealing of drugs by or for children; Whereas children in the United States who are achieving success deserve to be highly complimented and given special recognition for their accomplishments; Whereas the people of the United States should help to raise the self-esteem of children, especially children who have experienced hardship and hurt in their lives, by making an effort to communicate with and to support children; Whereas adults in the United States should frequently offer to children hugs, smiles, pats on the back, and words of kindness and encouragement, to help children become more confident and successful; and Whereas the Congress and the President can help children of the United States by designating a month for a united effort of the people of the United States to show their love and appreciation of the children of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That February 1989 is designated as "America Loves Its Kids Month", and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved November 8, 1988.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 324: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): July 26, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 21, considered and passed House.

Nov. 3, 1988 [S.J. Res. 324]

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