Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 23
CHAPTER 10
Relative to Absolutely Incredible Kids Day.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
March 26, 1999.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 23, O'Connell.
Absolutely Incredible Kids Day.
This measure would proclaim Thursday, March 18, 1999, as the Third Annual Absolutely Incredible Kids Day.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, The Camp Fire Boys and Girls is a national organization dedicated to promoting youth development, self-esteem, leadership, and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls strive to realize the dignity and worth of each individual and to eliminate human barriers based on all assumptions that prejudge individuals; and
WHEREAS, More than 117,000 youngsters throughout California, from kindergarten to grade 12, are members of Camp Fire Boys and Girls; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls have provided a positive outlet for youth activities in the areas of recreation, education, the arts, camping, and other outdoor skills; and
WHEREAS, Writing a letter to a child shows care and concern for his or her welfare; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire Boys and Girls have created Absolutely Incredible Kids Day on the third Thursday in March, a day when adults around America are asked to write a letter to a child, whether the child is a son, daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor, or any child who needs a friend; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates Thursday, March 18, 1999, as the Third Annual Absolutely Incredible Kids Day; and be it further
Resolved, That all adults observe this special day by writing a letter to an absolutely incredible kid; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature commend all those who work in the Camp Fire Boys and Girls and who put the needs of our children first because their work is, indeed, an inspiration to all who seek to improve our world; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.