[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 31927-31928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1325]


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                Proclamation 8267 of May 30, 2008

                
National Child's Day, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America has a duty to provide its children with the 
                support and skills they need to become the next 
                generation of responsible leaders. On National Child's 
                Day, we underscore the importance of fostering the 
                love, encouragement, and protection that empowers our 
                children to become happy and successful adults.

                Children are a precious gift who need the love and 
                support of family and friends to lead lives rich in 
                promise and fulfillment. Parents are the most vital 
                part of a child's life, providing them with the 
                guidance and discipline to make the right choices and 
                understand the consequences of their actions. Family, 
                teachers, and others inspire our youth to use their 
                talents and to become confident and caring adults. 
                Religious and community leaders also have a role in 
                teaching values and encouraging children to love their 
                neighbors just as they would like to be loved 
                themselves. Together, we can all help our children be 
                prepared to meet life's challenges and realize the 
                great promise of our country.

                My Administration continues to support programs that 
                help prepare America's youth for the opportunities 
                ahead. The No Child Left Behind Act requires that every 
                child have access to a quality education. We have made 
                significant progress toward that goal across the 
                country, with students achieving record math and 
                reading scores. The America COMPETES Act, which was 
                built upon my American Competitiveness Initiative, 
                helped strengthen our goal of staying competitive 
                within the global economy. The Helping America's Youth 
                initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, encourages 
                adults to work to help our young people reach their 
                full potential.

                On National Child's Day and throughout the year, we 
                honor the boys and girls of America and show our 
                gratitude to those who work to support them. This day 
                is a reminder to us all that our commitment to children 
                helps make our country a better place.

                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 June 1, 2008, as National 
                Child's Day. I call upon all our citizens to celebrate 
                National Child's Day with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities. I also urge all Americans to dedicate time 
                and energy to educating our youth and providing them 
                with a safe and caring environment.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 08-1325
Filed 6-3-08; 8:59 am]
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