S.Res. 380 — Agreed to in Senate

III 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 380 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 11, 2014 Mr. Burr (for himself and Ms. Landrieu) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day. Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work so that boys who face many of the same challenges as girls could also be involved in the program; Whereas the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential, now fully reflects the addition of boys; Whereas the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 37,400,000 participants annually in more than 3,000,000 organizations and workplaces in every State; Whereas in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for the dedication of the Foundation to future generations; Whereas every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend their support to Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2014 marks the 21st anniversary of the Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 24, 2014; and Whereas Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis through experienced activities and events to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day for their ongoing contributions to education, and for the vital role the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.