Elijah Cummings: “Mr. Speaker, I wish to commend KidsPeace for its work over the past century helping children overcome all sorts of…”

“Mr. Speaker, I wish to commend KidsPeace for its work over the past century helping children overcome all sorts of crises. National KidsDay and National Family Month, both established by KidsPeace, compel all Americans to focus on parent, child, and family relationships. These celebrations encourage parents and grandparents and caregivers to be involved in the lives of their children. I believe we should all spend time every day nurturing and encouraging the children that we encounter in our lives. This Member of Congress can certainly appreciate the work of KidsPeace. Every child, which is not always the case, has four fundamental needs that must be fulfilled to lead a peaceful and healthy life: Safety to feel safe and protected; trust to be confident, hopeful and assured; love to be valued and unconditionally accepted; and power to be a child and pursue a purpose, skill, or challenge. This resolution recognizes KidsPeace, an organization that works hard to meet those needs. Through its good work, KidsPeace helps restore the health and happiness of children who are suffering through crises and traumas.”