[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 11, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 18587-18588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3531]


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                Proclamation 8000 of April 7, 2006

                
National D.A.R.E. Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On National D.A.R.E. Day, we honor the dedicated police 
                officers and all those involved in the Drug Abuse 
                Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program and underscore 
                our commitment to helping young people say no to drugs 
                and violence. By promoting positive youth development, 
                D.A.R.E. programs across our country are helping our 
                children make the right choices and build lives of 
                purpose.

                Since 1983, D.A.R.E. has taught young people how to 
                recognize and resist the pressure to be involved in 
                drugs, gangs, and violent activities. The D.A.R.E. 
                program brings police officers into the classroom to 
                answer tough questions about drugs and crime, teaches 
                students how to avoid temptation, and encourages 
                communication between young people and law enforcement. 
                This program strengthens our communities and provides 
                our children with a strong foundation for success.

                My Administration remains committed to helping our 
                young people overcome the dangers of violence and the 
                use of illegal substances. The Helping America's Youth 
                initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, encourages 
                local partnerships that empower families, schools, and 
                communities to help young people reach their full 
                potential. We are also strengthening youth drug 
                prevention efforts on the State and local levels with 
                the Strategic Prevention Framework and the Drug Free 
                Communities program. These initiatives tailor 
                prevention strategies to local needs and give community 
                organizations the power to identify challenges and take 
                actions to overcome them.

                In 2005, the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign 
                and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America launched 
                Above the Influence, an advertising and online campaign 
                to encourage teens to reject drug use and other 
                negative pressures. My Administration has also hosted a 
                series of summits to educate community leaders and 
                school officials on successful student drug testing.

                The struggle against alcohol abuse, drugs, and violence 
                is a national, state, and local effort. Parents, 
                teachers, volunteers, D.A.R.E. officers, and all those 
                who help our young people grow into responsible, 
                successful adults are strengthening our country and 
                contributing to a future of hope for everyone.

                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 11, 2006, as National 
                D.A.R.E. Day. I call upon young people and all 
                Americans to fight drug use and violence in our 
                communities. I also urge our citizens to support the 
                law enforcement officials, volunteers, teachers, health 
                care professionals, and all those who work to help our 
                children avoid drug use and violence.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                seventh day of April, 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. 06-3531
Filed 4-10-06; 8:50 am]
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