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The
9th Annual Congress on Children:
The
Nature of Childhood
Voices for Children of
San Antonio and title sponsor
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County joined with the
University Health System, Frost Bank, and the City of San Antonio:
Department of Community Initiatives to host the ninth annual
Congress on Children. More than 300 local child advocates and
legislators attended the event, which was held September 21, 2007 at
the University of the Incarnate Word International Center Skyroom.
The child advocates also held a press conference in support of
federal funds for the state children's health insurance program,
CHIP. State legislators were honored for championing
children's issues during the last legislative session.
Naturalist, educator and child advocate Dr. Cheryl Charles served as
the keynote speaker. Rounding out the afternoon,
representatives from local non-profits--zoos, botanical gardens and
museums--discussed local venues where children could safely explore
and learn about nature before Voices for Children of San Antonio
board chair George Block issued his call to action.
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