[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 136 (Monday, July 17, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 40383-40384]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-6285]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8035 of July 12, 2006

                
Parents' Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                As a child's first teachers, mentors, and role models, 
                parents shape the character of those who will help to 
                build the future of our Nation. On Parents' Day, we pay 
                tribute to the hard work and sacrifice of the millions 
                of devoted parents who provide guidance, support, and 
                unconditional love to their children.

                Mothers and fathers help kindle imaginations, inspire a 
                love of learning, nurture the formation of young minds, 
                and give children the courage and the drive to realize 
                their dreams. By instilling in children the difference 
                between right and wrong, parents guide their children 
                toward developing into successful adults and 
                responsible citizens who lead lives of purpose. In 
                addition, the commitment of parents to the welfare of 
                young people strengthens families and communities 
                throughout our great country.

                My Administration supports grants and programs to 
                promote healthy marriages and responsible fatherhood. 
                The No Child Left Behind Act is helping us ensure that 
                every child has the opportunity to learn, and 
                recognizes that parental involvement is a vital part of 
                the success of schools across America. Federal, State, 
                and local programs, and faith-based and community 
                groups provide additional resources to help parents as 
                they work to raise children of conviction and 
                character.

                On this special day, we express our deep gratitude to 
                parents for their dedication to a bright and hopeful 
                future for their children. We also pray for parents in 
                the military who stand up for America, and we resolve 
                that their sacrifice will always be honored by a 
                grateful Nation.

                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 and consistent with Public Law 103 09362, as 
                amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 23, 2006, as 
                Parents' Day. I call upon citizens, private 
                organizations, and governmental bodies at all levels to 
                engage in activities and educational efforts that 
                recognize, support, and honor parents, and I encourage 
                American sons and daughters to convey their love, 
                respect, and appreciation to their parents.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twelfth day of July, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 06-6285
Filed 7-14-06; 8:45 am]
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