[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 5, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 65959-65960]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26522]



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The President





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Proclamation 8315--National Adoption Month, 2008



Proclamation 8316--National Hospice Month, 2008



Proclamation 8317--Veterans Day, 2008



Executive Order 13477--Settlement of Claims Against Libya
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                Proclamation 8315 of October 31, 2008

                
National Adoption Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Adoption Month, we recognize the 
                compassion of adoptive and foster families as we seek 
                to raise awareness of the need for every child in 
                America to have a safe, loving, and permanent home.

                Adopting a child is a great joy and also a great 
                responsibility. Parents are a child's first teachers, 
                and adoptive families can help children learn character 
                and values, the importance of giving back to their 
                community and country, and the courage to realize their 
                potential. On November 15, caring parents across our 
                Nation will celebrate National Adoption Day by 
                finalizing their adoptions and bringing home children 
                in need of a hopeful life.

                My Administration is committed to helping young people 
                find the love, stability, and support that a family can 
                provide. We have joined with community and faith-based 
                organizations to raise public awareness of foster 
                children awaiting adoption. With the help of the 
                Congress, we are assisting families in overcoming the 
                financial barriers to adopting children through 
                programs such as the Adoption Incentives Program. In 
                addition, the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids project, 
                which can be found at adoptuskids.org, provides 
                guidance and resources for parents exploring adoption.

                During National Adoption Month, we honor adoptive and 
                foster parents who have shown America the depth and 
                kindness of the human heart. Their love and dedication 
                inspire the next generation of Americans to achieve 
                their dreams and demonstrate the true spirit of our 
                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, do hereby proclaim November 2008 as National 
                Adoption Month. I call upon all Americans to observe 
                this month with appropriate programs and activities to 
                honor adoptive families and to participate in efforts 
                to find permanent homes for waiting children.

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

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