[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 68 (Thursday, April 9, 1998)]
[Presidential Documents]
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                Proclamation 7078 of April 7, 1998

                
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1998

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                As a new century of great promise and possibility 
                approaches, as science and technology advance at 
                astonishing rates, it is clear that now, more than 
                ever, education is the key to our children's future.

                We should also recognize that education must serve not 
                only as a path to knowledge, but also as a means to 
                develop the character of our Nation's youth. When 
                expanding educational opportunities, we must ensure 
                that in addition to raising academic standards, we 
                emphasize values, personal responsibility, and 
                community spirit.

                A firm believer in nurturing both mind and heart, the 
                Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, 
                devoted his life to helping young people realize their 
                potential and become visionary leaders and thinkers, as 
                well as concerned, caring, and productive citizens. He 
                established more than 2,000 educational and social 
                institutions in more than 40 States and nearly 60 
                countries. He was deeply committed to fostering civic 
                pride and moral integrity along with professional 
                success.

                On this day, as we remember Rabbi Schneerson's 
                achievements, let us reaffirm our commitment to 
                providing our Nation's children with an education that 
                will enable them to flourish, both intellectually and 
                spiritually.

                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 April 7, 1998, as Education 
                and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I invite Government officials, 
                educators, volunteers, and all of the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                activities, programs, and ceremonies.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                seventh day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen 
                hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of 
                the United States of America the two hundred and 
                twenty-second.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 98-9580
Filed 4-8-98; 8:45 am]
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