[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 16, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62309-62310]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24500]


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                Proclamation 9036 of October 4, 2013

                
Child Health Day, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                All children deserve to grow up healthy and safe. And 
                we all share an obligation to ensure our youth have the 
                necessary resources to thrive. This Child Health Day, 
                let us recommit to providing our children with one of 
                life's most basic building blocks--a healthy start.

                My Administration remains committed to seeing our next 
                generation achieve their full potential. Partnering 
                with parents and students, teachers and community 
                members, we have taken steps to help prevent bullying 
                and create a climate in our schools in which all of our 
                children feel safe and feel like they belong. Through 
                First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, we 
                are working to end the epidemic of childhood obesity 
                within a generation. And thanks to the Affordable Care 
                Act, millions of families and children have greater 
                access to affordable, quality health care coverage, 
                young Americans can stay on their parents' health 
                insurance until age 26, and no child can be denied 
                coverage based on a pre-existing condition.

                Because clean air and clean water are cornerstones of a 
                healthy lifestyle, I am taking action to reduce 
                pollution, safeguard our environment, and limit our 
                children's exposure to harmful toxins. My 
                Administration established the first-ever national 
                limits for mercury and other toxic emissions from power 
                plants that contribute to higher rates of asthma 
                attacks. I am also putting in place tough new rules to 
                cut carbon pollution, so we can protect our kids' 
                health, begin to slow the effects of climate change, 
                and leave a cleaner, more stable environment for future 
                generations.

                Preparing our youth for happy, productive lives is a 
                responsibility we can only achieve together. Whether by 
                providing a balanced meal, encouraging physical 
                activity, or empowering our children to make healthy 
                decisions, each of us can teach our kids about 
                nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyles. Leading by 
                example, adults across our country can demonstrate the 
                habits and values of mental and physical well-being 
                that will nurture our next generation throughout their 
                lives.

                On Child Health Day, we are reminded of our first, most 
                urgent task--to protect and develop the health of our 
                children. Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to our 
                Nation's youth and remember our future depends on their 
                success.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 
                1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the 
                designation of the first Monday in October as Child 
                Health Day and has requested the President to issue a 
                proclamation in observance of this day.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, 
                October 7, 2013, as Child Health Day. I call upon 
                families, child health professionals, faith-based and 
                community organizations, and all levels of government 
                to help ensure America's children stay healthy.

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

[FR Doc. 2013-24500
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