[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 2, 1996)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-8255]



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                Proclamation 6876 of March 29, 1996

                
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1996

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In looking forward to the 21st century, we recognize 
                that excellence in education is the key to our Nation's 
                future. At a time when we face difficult choices about 
                how best to strengthen that future, our commitment to 
                meaningful education for our youth must remain 
                absolutely firm--we have a profound obligation to put 
                children's needs first and to make the essential 
                investments that will help them succeed.

                Throughout his distinguished life, Rabbi Menachem 
                Mendel Schneerson was an advocate for the high-quality 
                education and strong values young people need to become 
                productive and caring citizens. Drawing on a deep 
                tradition of faith and a dedication to strengthening 
                family and community ties, the Lubavitcher Rebbe sought 
                to help our youth become responsible leaders and moral 
                thinkers.

                On this day and throughout the year, let us join 
                parents, teachers, and concerned people everywhere who 
                are following Rabbi Schneerson's example by empowering 
                young people with essential skills and knowledge. By 
                nurturing their minds and spirits together, we can help 
                our children to embrace all of the exciting challenges 
                ahead.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 31, 1996, as Education 
                and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon educators, 
                volunteers, and all the people of the United States to 
                observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, 
                activities, and programs.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of March, in the year of our Lord 
                nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the 
                Independence of the United States of America the two 
                hundred and twentieth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 96-8255
Filed 4-1-96; 10:55 am]
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