[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 63 (Monday, April 3, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 16687-16688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3235]


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                Proclamation 7993 of March 29, 2006

                
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our society has a responsibility to protect our 
                children and help them thrive. During National Child 
                Abuse Prevention Month, we underscore our strong 
                commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect and to 
                ensuring that all children have the opportunity to grow 
                up in safe and nurturing environments.

                Parents hold the primary responsibility for a child's 
                health and well-being and provide a foundation of love 
                and support for their children. Parents are not alone 
                as they work to keep their children safe. Helping 
                children requires a commitment from other family 
                members, as well as individuals and organizations in 
                every community. Educators, concerned citizens, faith-
                based and community organizations, and public officials 
                all have vital roles in protecting our children and 
                supporting families. When children are surrounded by 
                positive relationships and experiences, they are more 
                likely to grow into confident and caring adults.

                My Administration remains dedicated to protecting our 
                youth from child abuse and neglect. The Federal 
                Interagency Workgroup on Child Abuse and Neglect, led 
                by the Department of Health and Human Services, 
                provides a forum for Federal agencies to share 
                information and make policy and program recommendations 
                regarding the prevention, intervention, and treatment 
                of child abuse and neglect. Through the National Child 
                Abuse Prevention Initiative, my Administration is 
                partnering with organizations across our country to 
                promote the well-being of children and families and to 
                assist efforts to eradicate abuse.

                The Department of Health and Human Services' 
                Administration for Children and Families hosts the 
                National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect 
                Information website at www.nccanch.acf.hhs.gov, which 
                offers more information on how to prevent, recognize, 
                and report signs of child abuse. By working together to 
                provide America's young people the love, guidance, and 
                protection they need, we can help protect our youth 
                from abuse and give them the opportunity to achieve 
                their dreams.

                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 April 2006 as National Child 
                Abuse Prevention Month. I encourage all citizens to 
                protect our children and help build strong communities 
                where individuals, families, and children are valued 
                and supported.

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

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[FR Doc. 06-3235
Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am]
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