[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 4, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58481-58482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8510]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 8057 of September 28, 2006

                
Child Health Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America's young people enjoy a future of hope and 
                promise, and we must be committed to supporting them 
                through each opportunity and challenge they face ahead. 
                Each year on Child Health Day, we emphasize the 
                importance of keeping our children safe, encouraging 
                them to practice healthy habits, and educating and 
                empowering them to avoid risky behavior.

                Parents are children's first teachers, and they play a 
                crucial role in promoting good health and helping young 
                people grow into responsible, moral, and productive 
                adults. Violence, illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, and 
                early sexual activity are some of the top causes of 
                disease and early death among our youth. By being 
                vigilant and talking with their children about the 
                issues they face, parents can teach children to make 
                the right decisions when they are challenged by peer 
                pressure or tempted to participate in dangerous 
                activities.

                My Administration recognizes the importance of 
                investing in the health and well-being of our young 
                people, and we remain committed to helping our children 
                build healthy and successful lives. Through the Helping 
                America's Youth Initiative, led by First Lady Laura 
                Bush, we are encouraging children to make good choices, 
                educating parents and communities on the importance of 
                positive youth development, and supporting 
                organizations that are dedicated to the success of 
                America's children.

                Every day, parents strive to raise their children to be 
                strong and successful adults. By working together, 
                families, teachers, mentors, and government and 
                community leaders can help ensure young people enjoy 
                the opportunity to have long and healthy lives.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 
                1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the 
                designation of the first Monday in October as ``Child 
                Health Day'' and has requested the President to issue a 
                proclamation in observance of this day.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, 
                October 2, 2006, as Child Health Day. I call upon 
                families, schools, child health professionals, faith-
                based and community organizations, and State and local 
                governments to reach out to our Nation's young people, 
                encourage them to avoid dangerous behavior, and help 
                make the right choices to achieve their dreams.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-eighth 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. 06-8510
Filed 10-3-06; 8:45 am]
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