[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 53797-53798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23415]



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Vol. 83

Wednesday,

No. 206

October 24, 2018

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9808--National Character Counts Week, 2018



Proclamation 9809--National Forest Products Week, 2018
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                Proclamation 9808 of October 19, 2018

                
National Character Counts Week, 2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America is improved every day by men and women of great 
                character and integrity who understand that a 
                responsible citizenry is needed to ensure the 
                independence and prosperity of our Nation. The Founders 
                cherished opportunities to grow, including those that 
                require one to experience, learn from, and overcome 
                hardship. In difficult times, the American spirit is 
                tested and defined by the character of its citizens and 
                leaders. We have withstood this test time and time 
                again. During National Character Counts Week, we 
                recognize that our Nation's continued success depends 
                on the American people's courageous resolve to remain 
                united through times of both triumph and tragedy. We 
                also pledge to foster good character in our communities 
                and encourage children to form constructive habits.

                Character is nurtured in our families and communities. 
                Parents and guardians have the unique responsibility to 
                teach young people valuable traits, such as 
                perseverance, courage, respect, and hard work. Teachers 
                as well as civic and church leaders also play an 
                integral role in helping our children adopt habits of 
                good behavior. Good examples set by mentors empower 
                youth to make smart choices that ultimately define them 
                as individuals and us as a Nation. Every American 
                should strive to live by example and never stop 
                improving their character.

                Strong families, church communities, and civic 
                organizations have a significant effect on the positive 
                development of our youth. By empowering these strong 
                networks, my Administration is encouraging them to help 
                our youth to do their very best, learn from mistakes, 
                and become leaders. First Lady Melania Trump's BE BEST 
                initiative is improving the lives of young people by 
                championing evidence-based programs that help our 
                communities focus on the emotional, social, and 
                physical well-being of our children. As social media 
                and technology provide more opportunities for children 
                to communicate with each other, their ability to 
                influence others and be a force for good also expands.

                This week, especially, we refocus our efforts to be 
                good examples--to our Nation's youth and each other--
                and to promote acts of service and leadership. We also 
                express our gratitude to parents, guardians, teachers, 
                civic and church leaders, and mentors for their vital 
                work in raising children of strong character and 
                integrity.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 October 21 through 
                October 27, 2018, as National Character Counts Week. I 
                call upon public officials, educators, parents, 
                students, and all Americans to observe this week with 
                appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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

[FR Doc. 2018-23415
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