[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 13, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 32771-32772]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2948]



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The President





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Proclamation 8156--Father's Day, 2007
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                Proclamation 8156 of June 11, 2007

                
Father's Day, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On Father's Day, we reflect on the many ways that 
                fathers contribute to the lives of their children with 
                spoken words and unspoken kindness.

                Fathers are one of the most important influences in the 
                lives of children, and their unconditional love is an 
                indispensable anchor of certainty and strength. By 
                placing their family's well-being above their own, 
                fathers provide children with an example of what it 
                means to be a responsible person. Through unwavering 
                devotion and daily sacrifice, fathers work to create an 
                environment where children are protected and 
                encouraged. Fathers instill in their children an 
                understanding of right and wrong and help them to grow 
                in confidence and character. These dedicated men strive 
                to give their sons and daughters the necessary 
                foundation to make good choices and lead lives of 
                purpose.

                On Father's Day and throughout the year, we honor the 
                men who have taken on the great joy and responsibility 
                of fatherhood, and we celebrate their extraordinary 
                impact and influence. All Americans are especially 
                grateful to the many fathers who are serving their 
                country as members of the Armed Forces, and we lift 
                them and their loved ones up in prayer.

                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 17, 
                2007, 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 
                eleventh day of June, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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