[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 189 (Thursday, September 30, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 60565-60566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-24777]



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The President





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Proclamation 8570--Family Day, 2010
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                Proclamation 8570 of September 27, 2010

                
Family Day, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Committed families shape and guide our children, 
                preparing them for every obstacle they may encounter 
                and encouraging them to overcome life's most demanding 
                challenges. Today, our young people are exposed to 
                negative influences that can lead to dangerous 
                decisions, such as abusing drugs and alcohol. When 
                parents, loved ones, and mentors take the time to 
                educate youth about the risks they face, they can 
                change attitudes and reduce the likelihood their loved 
                ones will use alcohol and illicit drugs. On Family Day, 
                we honor the devotion of parents and family members, 
                and recognize their critical role in teaching our young 
                people positive and healthy behaviors.

                Parents across America balance demanding 
                responsibilities at work with family needs, including 
                valuable time spent with their children. America's 
                youth encounter difficult choices in their daily lives, 
                and we must be there for them as they strive to succeed 
                in school and resist pressures to use dangerous 
                substances that can affect their health and limit their 
                potential. Concerned and active parents and guardians 
                play a critical role in keeping our children drug-free, 
                and they can demonstrate by example how to lead a 
                healthy and drug-free life. I encourage all Americans 
                to visit www.TheAntiDrug.com for information and 
                resources to talk with children and warn them against 
                the perils of drug use.

                Simple daily activities such as sharing a meal, a 
                conversation, or a book can have an enormous impact on 
                the life of a child. Strong and engaged families help 
                build a strong America, and it is our responsibility as 
                concerned family members to discuss the dangers of 
                substance abuse. On this Family Day, let us recommit to 
                creating a solid foundation for the future health and 
                happiness of all our Nation's children.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim September 27, 2010, 
                as Family Day. I call upon the people of the United 
                States to join together in observing this day by 
                spending time with your families, and by engaging in 
                appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor and 
                strengthen our Nation's families.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our 
                Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                fifth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2010-24777
Filed 9-29-10; 11:15 am]
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