H.Res. 315 (112th): Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father’s Day.

Introduced:
Jun 16, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 16, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 16, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 16, 2011
Cosponsors
38 cosponsors (34R, 4D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Jun 16, 2011.
3 pages

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6/16/2011--Introduced.
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to:
(1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives,
(2) spend Father's Day with their children, and
(3) express their love and support for their children.
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, mental, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.

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