Since 2002, elected officials from across the national have helped recognize the National Day and promoted it to their constituents in many excellent ways. The following list details some of their activities and links to specific examples of their actions.
Do you want to become involved in the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Visit the National Day page or contact Mike Rosst, Senior Manager, Youth Initiatives, at 202-478-8507.
National Day 2007
Federal Government
Senate
Senator Blanche LincolnIssued a press release in support of the 2007 National Day.
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State Government
California
Assemblywoman Patty Berg wrote a letter to the editor of the Eureka Times Standard, urging parents to talk to their kids and citing May as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
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Iowa
Governor Chester Culver proclaimed May as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in Iowa and urged the citizens of Iowa to increase their awareness of the need to reduce unintended pregnancy among adolescents in the state.
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Minnesota
Governor Tim Pawlenty issued an official proclamation that May 2007 will be Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
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National Day 2006
Federal Government
Senate
Senator Thomas Carper
Issued an Audio PSA about teen pregnancy. Attended an event for teen pregnancy prevention month at a Deleware high school.
Senator Hillary Clinton
Issued a press release with Minority Leader Harry Reid about the National Day and new research on sexually active teens.
Senator Blanche Lincoln
Recorded two Audio PSAs about teen pregnancy and the National Day. Listen to them here and here.
Minority Leader Harry Reid
Issued a press release with Senator Hillary Clinton about the National Day and new research on sexually active teens.
House
Representative Mike Castle
Sent a Dear Colleague with Representative Nita Lowey to all the House offices inviting staff to our briefing to prepare for the National Day in April.
Representative Jane Harman
Circulated a Dear Colleague letter to all House offices about the National Day and the Responsible Funding to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Act which is co-sponsored by Representatives Nancy Johnson and Christopher Shays.
Representative Nancy Johnson
Circulated a Dear Colleague letter to to all House offices about the National Day and the Responsible Funding to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Act which is co-sponsored by Representatives Jane Harman and Christopher Shays.
Representative Nita Lowey
Sent a Dear Colleague with Representative Mike Castle to all the House offices inviting staff to our briefing to prepare for the National Day in April.
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
Issued a statement about teen pregnancy and the National Day.
Representative Christopher Shays
Circulated a Dear Colleague letter to all House offices about the National Day and the Responsible Funding to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Act which is co-sponsored by Representatives Jane Harman and Nancy Johnson.
State Government
Mississippi
Governor Haley Barbour issued an official proclamation that May 2006 will be Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Utah
Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. issued an official proclamation establishing May 3rd as a State of Utah Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Day.
National Day 2002 - 2005
Federal Government
Senate
Senator Thomas Carper (2002/2003/2005)
Issued press release (with Representative Castle). Recorded two Audio PSA's and issued a press release for them.
Participated in a press conference for the National Day.
Senator Blanche Lincoln
Taped cable TV show that aired several times throughout Arkansas in May about teen pregnancy and the National Day. (2003 and 2005)
Senator Barbara Boxer
Submitted a statement to the Congressional Record in support of the National Day on May 5th, 2004.
Senator Jim Bunning
Made floor statement recognizing National Campaign Youth Leadership Team member Jimmy Williams and the National Day. (2003)
Senator Mary Landrieu
Recognized National Day in radio address. Issued press release. (2003)
Senator Joseph Lieberman
Original co-sponsor of Senate Resolution declaring the National Day. Distributed Dear Colleague letter regarding the Resolution and the National Day. (2003)
Senator Olympia Snowe
Original co-sponsor of Senate Resolution, declaring the National Day. Distributed Dear Colleague letter regarding the Resolution and the National Day. Issued press release. (2003)
Senator Harry Reid
Taped television Public Service Announcement. Met with members of the Campaign's Youth Leadership Team about the National Day. Participated in press conference for National Day. (2002-2003)
Senator Evan Bayh
Issued press release. Participated in press conference for National Day. (2002)
Senator John Breaux
Wrote weekly column: "Young Adults, Big Choices" (2002)
Senator Patty Murray
Met with members of the Campaign's Youth Leadership Team about the National Day. (2002)
House
Representative Mike Castle
Issued press release about the National Day. (2005)
Sponsored an event in his district at a local high school school to encourage communication between parents and teens and to emphasize the importance of preventing teen pregnancy. Sarah Brown from the National Campaign gave opening remarks and participated in a panel discussion. The event was done in conjunction with the Delaware Alliance for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and the Statewide Teen Pregnancy Prevention Board. Three local radio stations covered the event and interviewed Sarah. (2004)
Issued a press release (with Senator Carper) and was the original co-sponsor of a House Resolution, supporting the National Day. He also distributed a Dear Colleague letter regarding the Resolution and the National Day. (2003)
Representative Jane Harman
Issued a press release in recognition of the National Day and urged support for the "Putting Prevention First Act of 2004" which includes funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs. (2004)
Issued press release and participated in press conference for National Day. (2002)
The Congressional Black Caucus, Hispanic Caucus, Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Native American Caucus
Co-sponsored a briefing on teen pregnancy prevention for approximately 20 congressional staff. Campaign Director Sarah Brown moderated and provided overview remarks. Other panelists included representatives from Covenant House DC and Mary's Center, and two teens. Representative Bobby Scott de brief remarks. (2004)
Representative Danny Davis
Submitted a statement to the Congressional Record in support of the National Day. (2004)
Representative Wally Herger
Issued a press release in recognition of the National Day and urged for passage of the welfare reform reauthorization legislation. (2004)
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee
Distributed Dear Colleague letter urging support of the National Day, and gave speech on the House floor on May 5th in support of the National Day. (2004)
Representative Louise Slaughter
Issued a press release in recognition of the National Day and urged support for the "Putting Prevention First Act of 2004" which includes funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Representative Nancy Johnson
Published an op-ed in the New Britain Herald on June 11, 2003.
Representative Nita Lowey
Original co-sponsor of House Resolution, supporting the National Day. Distributed Dear Colleague letter regarding the Resolution and the National Day. (2003)
Representative Dave Camp
Issued a press release. Participated in press conference for National Day. (2002)
Representative Eva Clayton
Hosted Town Hall Meeting in District. Co-sponsored 2002 House Resolution, supporting the National Day. Distributed Dear Colleague letter regarding Resolution. Participated in press conference for National Day. (2002)
Representative Dick Gephardt
Distributed National Day materials to over 100 press secretaries from Democratic offices. (2002)
Representative Juanita Millender-McDonald
Sent a letter in support of the National Day to Black Sororities. Sent a letter in support of the National Day to Democratic Members of the Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues. (2002)
State Government
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
At the February 2002 meeting, the Executive Committee of the NCSL adopted the recommendation of their Task Force on Welfare Reform Reauthorization, and endorsed efforts to highlight the issue of teen pregnancy prevention, especially in the popular media, including a National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
Colorado
Governor Bill Owens issued an official proclamation that May 8, 2002, was National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.
Florida
Governor Jeb Bush issued an official proclamation that May 8, 2002, was National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.
Michigan
Governor John Engler and chairman of the National Governors Association (NGA), sent a letter to all the governors across the nation telling them about the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and urging them to take part in it . Over the past few years, Governor Engler has made reducing teen pregnancy and birth rates one of Michigan's highest state priorities. In his current role as the chairman of the NGA, Governor Engler has encouraged all Governors to recognize and support the National Day and to promote the event to their colleagues and constituents throughout their state. The letter he sent includes suggestions for actions that governors can take to highlight the National Day and spread the word about it.
Governor Engler's letter provides a wonderful opportunity for you to follow up with your governor's office, tell them why it's important to take part in the National Day, share information about what you're planning, and offer to assist your state leaders in taking action to spotlight this exciting event.
Mississippi
Mississippi
Governor Ronnie Musgrove issued an official proclamation that May was Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
New Mexico
Governor Bill Richardson issued an official proclamation that May 7, 2003, is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.
Oregon
Governor Ted Kulongoski issued an official proclamation that May 7, 2003, is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.
Pennsylvania
Governor Mark Schweiker issued an official proclamation that May was Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Tennessee
Governor Don Sunquist issued an official proclamation that May 8, 2002, is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.
Texas
Governor Rick Perry issued an official proclamation that May 7, 2003, is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.
Utah
Governor Michael Leavitt issued an official proclamation that May 7, 2003, is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day.