[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 111 (Friday, June 9, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 33591-33592]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-5323]


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                Proclamation 8030 of June 6, 2006

                
Father's Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                By offering guidance, support, and unconditional love, 
                a father is one of the most important influences in a 
                child's life. On Father's Day, we honor our fathers and 
                celebrate the special bond between a father and a 
                child.

                Fathers play a significant role in shaping the 
                character of their children and the future of our 
                country. By spending time with their sons and daughters 
                and listening to their experiences, fathers can have a 
                profound impact on their children's lives. As advisors, 
                role models, and friends, fathers help their children 
                to understand the difference between right and wrong 
                and to recognize how the decisions they make today can 
                affect the rest of their lives. Fathers instill 
                important values and prepare young people for the 
                challenges and opportunities ahead. Through their daily 
                sacrifices, fathers provide a loving and secure home in 
                which their children can grow to become successful 
                adults and good citizens. Their love and dedication 
                inspire the next generation of Americans to achieve 
                their dreams and demonstrate the true spirit of our 
                Nation.

                Father's Day also gives us an opportunity to remember 
                the fathers who are currently serving in our Armed 
                Forces. Our Nation is grateful for the courage and 
                sacrifice of the many proud fathers wearing our 
                country's uniform. By advancing freedom and protecting 
                our way of life, these brave individuals are helping to 
                lay the foundation of peace for our children and 
                grandchildren.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, in accordance with a joint 
                resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as 
                amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 18, 
                2006, as Father's Day. I encourage all Americans to 
                express admiration and appreciation to fathers for 
                their many contributions to our Nation's children. I 
                direct the appropriate officials of the Government to 
                display the flag of the United States on all Government 
                buildings on this day. I also call upon State and local 
                governments and 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 
                sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand 
                six, and of the Independence of the United States of 
                America the two hundred and thirtieth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 06-5323
Filed 6-8-06; 8:47 am]
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