Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 41
CHAPTER 64
Relative to Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
July 26, 1995.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 41, Villaraigosa.
Breastfeeding.
This measure would proclaim August 1 through 7, 1995, Breastfeeding Awareness Week.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, All available knowledge indicates that human milk optimally enhances the growth, development, and well-being of the infant by providing the best possible nutrition, protection against numerous infections and allergies, and the promotion of maternal and infant bonding; and
WHEREAS, A mother derives emotional and physiological benefits by breastfeeding and at the same time she provides her child with the first-class nutrition guaranteed by the mother’s milk; and
WHEREAS, Breastfeeding has benefits to society through stronger family bonds and decreased health care costs for infants; and
WHEREAS, The incidence and duration of breastfeeding among women in California is significantly lower than the national average, and is especially low among economically disadvantaged families; and
WHEREAS, The health care sector should support education of communities about the advantages of breastfeeding and the establishment of needed support systems to facilitate the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding as the normal and preferred infant feeding method; and
WHEREAS, The practice of breastfeeding has diminished due to social and economic pressures, misunderstanding of lactation management, and a decrease in available experienced breastfeeding mothers for help and support; and
WHEREAS, It should be a goal of the state to improve infant and family health by creating a supportive public environment that positively impacts the initiation and duration of breastfeeding; and
WHEREAS, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated nationally and internationally during the first week of August; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims the week of August 1 through 7, 1995, as Breastfeeding Awareness Week, a special time to promote, publicize, and celebrate breastfeeding, to afford an opportunity for the citizens of California to become aware of the many benefits of breastfeeding, and to support breastfeeding as a high priority for healthier babies in the state; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a suitably prepared copy of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.