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CO SJR016

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Grantham

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 21, 2015, as "Single Parents' Day" in Colorado to recognize the dedication and achievements of single parents.

  • Notes that more than 20 million children in the United States currently live in single-parent homes and that single-parent families have more than doubled over the past 25 years.

  • References Congress's 1984 designation of March 21 as "National Single Parent Day" through House Joint Resolution 200 (Public Law 98-240) and President Reagan's Proclamation 5166.

  • Acknowledges that Colorado became the first state in 1993 to officially recognize March 21 as "Single Parents' Day."

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Janice S. Moglen of the Coalition for Single Parents' Day.

Legislative Description

Single Parents' Day

Last Action

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

3/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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