[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 196 (Thursday, October 9, 2003)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58573-58574]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-25879]



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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 7716--Child Health Day, 2003
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                Proclamation 7716 of October 6, 2003

                
Child Health Day, 2003

                By the President of the United States of America



                Parents, teachers, and mentors play a critical role in 
                helping children learn to make healthy choices in life. 
                On Child Health Day, we emphasize our commitment to 
                teaching our children the benefits of good health.

                The safety and well-being of our children is a priority 
                shared by all Americans. As children grow and develop, 
                they face many risks and dangers. Through the 
                HealthierUS Initiative and the President's Challenge, 
                my Administration is working to help children learn the 
                benefits of a healthy body and mind.

                Across our country, parents and caregivers can play a 
                vital part in creating a more healthy America by 
                teaching children good nutrition and important safety 
                procedures. We can all help young Americans improve 
                their health by encouraging them to eat healthy foods 
                and to get regular exercise. Good nutrition can improve 
                students' ability to concentrate and help them succeed 
                in the classroom. Families must encourage our young 
                people to avoid harmful activities. Families can also 
                protect their children by ensuring that they are 
                immunized against preventable diseases and making sure 
                that homes, day care centers, and schools have been 
                checked for potential hazards. Parents can help prevent 
                accidents and injuries by securing infants, toddlers, 
                and small children in child safety seats and booster 
                seats, checking consumer safety warnings, and making 
                sure young people wear protective gear during 
                recreational activities.

                By teaching our children to make safe, healthy 
                decisions, families and all Americans can help our 
                young people reach their full potential, become 
                responsible leaders in their communities, and make our 
                Nation better.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 
                1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the 
                designation of the first Monday in October as ``Child 
                Health Day'' and has requested the President to issue a 
                proclamation in observance of this day.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, 
                October 6, 2003, as Child Health Day. I call upon 
                families, schools, child health professionals, 
                communities, and governments to help all our children 
                discover the rewards of good health and wellness.

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

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[FR Doc. 03-25879
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