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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Coach Appreciation Week.
[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
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[H. Res. 6 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 6
Recognizing the significant contribution coaches make in the life of
children who participate in organized sports and supporting the goals
and ideals of National Coaches Appreciation Week.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 6, 2009
Mr. McIntyre submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Education and Labor
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the significant contribution coaches make in the life of
children who participate in organized sports and supporting the goals
and ideals of National Coaches Appreciation Week.
Whereas coaches are a vital part of organized youth sports;
Whereas approximately 42 million American children participate in organized
sports each year, but more than 20 million children in the United States
lack the opportunity to participate in organized sports, in part because
of an insufficient number of coaches;
Whereas a national effort to promote coaching is needed to increase the number
of adults serving as coaches in youth sports;
Whereas the purpose of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports is to educate
Members of Congress, the media, and the public on the need to restore a
child-centered focus in youth sports that will produce immeasurable
positive benefits for the well-being and character development of
children;
Whereas sports and coaches help children fight obesity, increase their self-
esteem, learn leadership skills, and discover how to incorporate the
values of sports into other aspects of their daily lives;
Whereas youth sports activity can reduce gang participation and youth violence;
Whereas children need adults who will believe in them and who give children the
support they need to be a success;
Whereas coaches can positively impact the physical, emotional, and educational
life of children;
Whereas coaches who volunteer their time help educate children, serve as role
models, and, in some situations, are parental surrogates; and
Whereas the designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2009, as
National Coach Appreciation Week would raise awareness and leverage
resources to engage millions of children in organized sports that
promote health, nutrition, and fitness, as well as other youth
development outcomes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the significant contribution coaches make in
the life of children who participate in organized sports;
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Coach
Appreciation Week; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to observe
National Coach Appreciation Week with appropriate recognition,
activities, and programs to demonstrate the importance of
sports and coaches in the life of children.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9450-9452)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 6.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9462-9463)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 696).(text: CR H9450)
Roll Call #696 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 696). (text: CR H9450)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.