| In Celebration Of National Marriage Week |
February 12, 2013 |
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Randy Hultgren, R-IL
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Marriage Week. I am proud to support this campaign to encourage marriage, reduce divorce rates, curtail poverty, and benefit children. Marriage is a cornerstone of society and the foundation for happy, healthy homes and families. The proven benefits of marriage include economic stability, positive health and social advantages, emotional well-being and happiness, and children that perform better in schools. This week celebrates love as well as commitment; it is a time for couples to reflect on their vows to each other and look forward to their future years together. National Marriage Week is celebrated globally, and is supported by private organizations and individuals who believe that marriage brings benefits to all people in society. National Marriage Week celebrates healthy marriages, and making commitments based on love, trust, and admiration. It is an honor for me to be able to celebrate this week with my lovely wife, Christy, to whom I have been married to for 22 years."
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| Recognizing The Importance Of Marriage |
February 13, 2012 |
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Ann Marie Buerkle, R-NY
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"Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize National Marriage Week 2012. As our country faces challenging times, the value of a strong family is undeniable. Marriage is the foundation of family and economic prosperity in our nation. National Marriage Week reminds us of the importance of maintaining marriage as a sacred union. As the definition of marriage continues to be debated, Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in protecting the institution of traditional marriage as the centerpiece of the family."
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| National Marriage Week |
February 7, 2012 |
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Alan Nunnelee, R-MS
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"Today begins the observation of National Marriage Week. It is a week that begins today, February 7, and will go through Valentine’s Day, February 14, next week. Around the Nation, in fact, indeed around the world, there are those organizations and individuals who will be conducting events around National Marriage Week."
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| Recognizing National Marriage Week |
February 7, 2012 |
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Frank Wolf, R-VA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Marriage Week, which begins today and concludes on Valentine’s Day. I am a strong supporter of traditional marriage, which is the basis of the American family. The purpose of National Marriage Week is to encourage spouses to rededicate themselves to each other and towards strengthening their marriages. Strong marriages allow children to flourish and provide a safe structured environment for emotional, spiritual, personal and professional development."
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| Supporting National Marriage Week |
February 7, 2012 |
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J. Forbes, R-VA
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of National Marriage Week, which is observed each year from February 7th to 14th. During National Marriage Week, organizations and individuals across America collaborate on programs designed to strengthen marriages, reduce the divorce rate, and acknowledge the institution of marriage as a vital factor in promoting family and community stability. Although it is important that we devote ourselves to strengthening our marriages each day of the year, National Marriage Week provides an important opportunity for us collectively to pause and reflect on the crucial role that marriage plays as the foundation of a strong and healthy society. In so doing, it is my hope that we will be inspired to work even harder to protect this sacred institution."
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