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Recognizing Financial Planning Week

Date: Sept. 29, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Finance and Banking Arts, Entertainment, and History


RECOGNIZING FINANCIAL PLANNING WEEK -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 29, 2006)

SPEECH OF
HON. MAXINE WATERS
OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

* Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 973, ``Recognizing Financial Planning Week.'' I want to thank Mr. Hinojosa and Mrs. Biggert for introducing the resolution. I am cosponsor of this resolution because I believe that we must acknowledge the importance of financial planning for all Americans.

* This resolution accepts the goal of financial planning as a tool to enable families and individuals to achieve their financial and life goals. It recognizes the relevance of financial planners, many of whom are essential to American individuals and families planning for their futures.

* Sound financial planning must be integrated into any comprehensive life plan. Many of the financial instruments and investments require basic if not advanced financial planning to be used productively. Financial independence is a goal that I strongly advocate. Without financial independence it is impossible to function and to meet future challenges.

* The Financial Planning Association has designated the week beginning October 2, 2006 as Financial Planning Week. The House officially recognizes the importance of financial planning and financial planners in the process, and this resolution embraces Financial Planning Week. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support this resolution.

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