[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 122 Introduced in House (IH)] 103d CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 122 To designate the month of May 1993, as ``National Foster Care Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 24, 1993 Mr. Roth introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION To designate the month of May 1993, as ``National Foster Care Month''. Whereas there are more than one-hundred thousand licensed foster families in the United States who temporarily provide guidance, emotional support, food, shelter, and nurture to children who cannot remain in their own home; Whereas foster parents devotedly and unselfishly open their home and family life to children in need; Whereas foster parents are a vital part in permanency planning to protect the best interests of a foster child; Whereas foster parents work cooperatively with human service agencies and biological parents to strengthen family life; Whereas foster parents must have the commitment of the national, State and local communities in terms of funding, support, and training; and Whereas the National Foster Parent Association holds its annual training conference during the month of May 1993: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the month of May 1993, is designated as ``National Foster Care Month''. The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. <all>