Senate Supports Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

On March 28, the Senate approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res. 408) supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

Sponsored by Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), the resolution recognizes that 2012 marks the 20^th anniversary of the program. It contains a number of findings, including:

• The Take Our Daughters To Work Day program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the eighth grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence;
• In 2003, the name of the program was changed to “Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day” so that boys who face many of the same challenges as girls could also be involved in the program;
• 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;
• The Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to become one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 37 million participants annually in more than 3 million organizations and workplaces in every state;
• 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; and
• 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.

The Senate recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. The resolution commends all the participants in 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.