[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 30, 1999)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 15123-15124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-7906]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 7176 of March 25, 1999

                
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1999

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation was founded at a time of extraordinary 
                change, as the world began to move from an agrarian to 
                an industrial economy. Today, as we approach the 21st 
                century, exciting innovations in science and technology 
                are revolutionizing our society, and once again 
                Americans must adapt to the demands of a new era. 
                Beckoning us with exciting new challenges and far-
                reaching opportunities, our future depends as never 
                before on our Nation's commitment to excellence in 
                education.

                Americans have met the dynamic changes in our society 
                not only through education but also by finding strength 
                in our shared goals and values. And, as we prepare for 
                the challenges of a new millennium, these time-honored 
                principles must remain an important part of our 
                children's education. Far more than the accumulation of 
                facts and figures, a well-rounded education that will 
                serve our children throughout their lives must also 
                include the wisdom and insights of past generations. 
                Family members, teachers, administrators, and neighbors 
                should share their experiences and ideals with young 
                people to help them develop into mature, confident, and 
                responsible adults.

                An esteemed scholar and inspired religious leader, 
                Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher 
                Rebbe, devoted his life to empowering young people 
                through education. His belief in the importance of 
                intellectual and spiritual enlightenment led him to 
                establish more than 2,000 educational and social 
                institutions around the world. Promoting faith, family, 
                and community, his work enriched our society and helped 
                to lay the foundation for our continued progress.

                On this day and throughout the year, let us rededicate 
                ourselves to the ideals of education and sharing that 
                were championed by Rabbi Schneerson and are embraced by 
                compassionate leaders across our country. As our 
                society continues to change and evolve, let us work 
                with keen minds and warm hearts to forge a future of 
                peace and prosperity for all our children.

                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 28, 1999, 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.

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

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 99-7906
Filed 3-29-99; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P