[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 56851-56852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8351]



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Part IX





The President





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Proclamation 8056--Family Day, 2006
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                Proclamation 8056 of September 22, 2006

                
Family Day, 2006

                By The President Of The United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Families instill values, shape character, and are the 
                foundation of a hopeful society. On Family Day, we 
                celebrate the rich traditions of family life and 
                emphasize the importance of stable and loving 
                relationships between children and parents.

                Families are a source of inspiration and strength, and 
                they provide hope and solace in the face of adversity. 
                Children especially benefit from the bonds of family. 
                During critical times in children's lives, family 
                members encourage them to aim high and achieve their 
                dreams, herald their successes, and promote positive 
                behavior. Through their guidance and support, family 
                members prepare young people for the challenges and 
                opportunities ahead.

                Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other 
                caregivers are the first line of defense in helping 
                young people avoid the dangers and temptations they 
                face each day. By being attentive to children's 
                activities and choices, families can help young people 
                grow into successful adults.

                My Administration remains committed to strengthening 
                American families. We are working to protect the 
                institution of marriage, promote responsible 
                fatherhood, encourage parents to be involved in the 
                education of their children, and provide every child 
                with the opportunity to learn. By helping America's 
                families thrive, we can build a brighter future for our 
                country and give our young people the foundation they 
                need to make good choices and build lives of purpose.

                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 September 25, 2006, as 
                Family Day. I call on the people of the United States 
                to observe this day by reflecting on the blessings of 
                family and participating in family activities that 
                strengthen relationships between children and parents.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-second day of September, 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.)

[FR Doc. 06-8351
Filed 9-26-06; 8:45 am]
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