CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 102Introduced by Assembly Member BurkeApril 16, 2018 Relative to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day, 25th Anniversary. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 102, as introduced, Burke. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, 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; andWHEREAS, 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 would also be involved in the program; andWHEREAS, In 2018, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential, fully reflects the addition of boys; andWHEREAS, The Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns ever, with more than 39 million participants annually in more than 3 million organizations and workplaces representing each state; andWHEREAS, 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 its dedication to future generations; and WHEREAS, Every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; andWHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; andWHEREAS, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 26, 2018; and WHEREAS, By offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys, on an annual basis, to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly declares April 26, 2018, as Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; and be it furtherResolved, That the Assembly recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace and 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; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 102Introduced by Assembly Member BurkeApril 16, 2018 Relative to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day, 25th Anniversary. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 102, as introduced, Burke. Digest Key
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution No. 102
Introduced by Assembly Member BurkeApril 16, 2018
Introduced by Assembly Member Burke
April 16, 2018
Relative to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day, 25th Anniversary.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 102, as introduced, Burke.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
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; and
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 would also be involved in the program; and
WHEREAS, In 2018, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential, fully reflects the addition of boys; and
WHEREAS, The Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns ever, with more than 39 million participants annually in more than 3 million organizations and workplaces representing each state; and
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 its dedication to future generations; and
WHEREAS, Every year, mayors, governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; and
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; and
WHEREAS, 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; and
WHEREAS, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 26, 2018; and
WHEREAS, By offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys, on an annual basis, to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly declares April 26, 2018, as Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace and 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; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.