Mitch Landrieu: “as you walk the halls of the Senate today, you may have noticed many young and bright faces. Today, we are celebrating…”

“as you walk the halls of the Senate today, you may have noticed many young and bright faces. Today, we are celebrating the 11th anniversary of ``Take Our Daughters to Work Day.'' Senator Hutchinson and I have been pleased to oversee today's activities with our colleagues. Over 11 million girls ages 9 to 15 are spending today with their parents, relatives, friends, neighbors, and other mentors experiencing the wide range of careers the world has to offer. Since 1993, 82 million young women and some young men have participated in this outstanding program. According to a recent poll commissioned by the Ms. Foundation for Women, girls believe the program increased their interest in education, broadened their thinking about the future, and strengthened their relationship with their parents and other caring adults. This morning's Senate activities began with a breakfast and a tour of the Senate floor for approximately 200 girls and their sponsors, many of them Senate staff members and assistants who wanted to share with their girls the excitement and challenges of working in our Nation's Capitol, and in particular, here in the Senate. This year, I am happy to host 19 young ladies, all with very promising futures, many from my home State of Louisiana.”