A resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their families, especially on Father's Day.

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5212)

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 17, 2010

Recognizes June 20, 2010, as Father's Day.

Honors the men in the United States and around the world who are active in the lives of their children, which in turn has a significant impact on their children, their families, and their communities.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to supporting and encouraging global fatherhood initiatives that significantly benefit international development efforts.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] · D–IN

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Judiciary Committee

7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Jun 21, 2010
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5212)
Jun 21, 2010
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5212)
Jun 21, 2010
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5212)
Jun 21, 2010
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5212)
Jun 17, 2010
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5114)
Jun 17, 2010
Introduced in Senate

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/560

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2010-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres560/BILLS-111sres560ats.htm

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Discuss S.Res.560, 111th Congress: A resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their families, especially on Father's Day.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/560

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2010-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres560/BILLS-111sres560ats.htm

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/560

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2010-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres560/BILLS-111sres560ats.htm

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Discuss S.Res.560, 111th Congress: A resolution recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their families, especially on Father's Day.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/560

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2010-06-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres560/BILLS-111sres560ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:53:11Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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