[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 227 (Monday, November 24, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 70859-70860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-27997]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8321 of November 20, 2008

                
National Family Week, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Family Week, we reflect on the 
                important values and character that families instill in 
                their children and in our society.

                Families offer a stable and nurturing environment for 
                children by providing support and comfort. A child's 
                parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and 
                other family members show them love and teach them 
                right from wrong. Strong families set a positive 
                example and help young people grow into compassionate 
                and responsible citizens.

                My Administration believes families strengthen our 
                communities and help shape the character and future of 
                our Nation. Over the years, we have demonstrated our 
                deeply held commitment to supporting America's families 
                by signing laws that respect the sanctity of life, 
                lower taxes, double the child tax credit, reduce the 
                marriage penalty, and empower parents to make choices 
                about their children's education. In addition, the 
                Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady 
                Laura Bush, is dedicated to raising awareness about the 
                importance of positive youth development by keeping 
                children connected to family, school, and community.

                National Family Week is also a time to show our 
                appreciation to our Nation's military families. We 
                recognize their sacrifices, and we pray for their loved 
                ones in the Armed Forces who are laying a foundation of 
                peace for future generations. We owe a debt of 
                gratitude to the brave men and women who have answered 
                the call to serve our country and their families who 
                support them.

                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 23 through November 
                29, 2008, as National Family Week. I invite the States, 
                communities, and all the people of the United States to 
                join together in observing this week with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation's 
                families.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twentieth day of November, 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.)

[FR Doc. E8-27997
Filed 11-21-08; 8:45 am]
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