[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 111 (Monday, June 10, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 39595-39596]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14648]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 7571 of June 5, 2002

                
National Child's Day, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Children bring joy and challenge to the lives they 
                touch. And as our next generation of leaders, they 
                carry with them the hope of our Nation. From the 
                excitement of watching a toddler take a first step to 
                the satisfaction of seeing them mature into adulthood, 
                we are blessed to share our lives and experiences with 
                children. Their thoughts, ideas, and unique 
                perspectives renew our appreciation for life.

                National Child's Day is a time to affirm our commitment 
                as parents, teachers, and citizens to the health, well-
                being, and success of our children. Our goal must be to 
                make sure that all children have the opportunity to 
                learn and succeed. To achieve this, we must use the 
                resources of our families, communities, schools, and 
                government to ensure that no child is left behind.

                My Administration is strongly committed to helping boys 
                and girls grow up in secure families that help them 
                reach their full potential. Families forge values where 
                children can find fulfillment and love. And children 
                who are surrounded by love, support, and encouragement 
                can develop self-esteem and have a strong foundation 
                for life.

                We are working to implement programs and initiatives 
                that help families stay strong and intact; that support 
                adoption efforts and mentoring programs; that protect 
                children from abuse and neglect; and that encourage 
                alcohol, drug, and sexual abstinence. We also are 
                making great progress in helping all schools become 
                places where every student is able and expected to 
                learn.

                While government can provide much to support children, 
                it cannot provide the love a child needs. I encourage 
                all community leaders, educators, faith-based 
                organizations, and citizens to seek opportunities to 
                mentor, encourage, and listen to our children. As we 
                observe National Child's Day, we should also 
                communicate to young people that their dreams, 
                aspirations, happiness, and well-being are important to 
                us and to our future.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 June 9, 2002, as National 
                Child's Day. I urge all Americans to work within their 
                communities to appreciate, love, and protect all of 
                America's children. I also call upon citizens to 
                observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, 
                and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand 
                two, and of the Independence of the United States of 
                America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 02-14648
Filed 6-7-02; 8:45 am]
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