[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 205 (Thursday, October 22, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 67261-67262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-23538]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 10103 of October 16, 2020

                
National Character Counts Week, 2020

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The foundation of any free and virtuous society is the 
                moral character of its people. Personal responsibility, 
                integrity, and the other values which define our unique 
                American spirit underpin our system of self-government 
                and inspire us to continue working toward a more 
                perfect Union. As we observe National Character Counts 
                Week, we think of the special individuals in our lives 
                who exemplify the character qualities to which we all 
                aspire. In looking to these examples of honor and 
                virtue, we recognize that character is a learned 
                attribute acquired through consistent, purposeful 
                action, not an inherent trait. We must resolve to build 
                lives and communities grounded in moral clarity in 
                order to strengthen ourselves, our families, our 
                communities, and our Nation.

                From small acts of kindness to supreme selfless 
                sacrifice, everyday heroes and larger-than-life 
                American historical figures have deepened the roots of 
                freedom of our Nation. Individuals of integrity and 
                principle lift us all to greater heights, evincing the 
                same core virtues in both the depths of adversity and 
                the heights of success. We see this exemplified every 
                day by the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who 
                risk their lives to defend the cherished blessings of 
                liberty we hold dear. We also see it every day in our 
                communities from law enforcement professionals and 
                first responders who devote their lives to the safety 
                and well-being of others and face down danger. 
                Community volunteers and faith organizations reveal the 
                character of our Nation through their selfless giving 
                of time and assistance to people in need. In places of 
                learning, teachers and mentors build up our character 
                by cultivating social and cultural awareness, 
                intellectual curiosity, and a sense of responsibility 
                in our future leaders. And in our homes, family members 
                and loved ones offer compassion and guidance that also 
                play a vital role in shaping our values.

                The inherent righteousness of America's moral character 
                has perhaps never been needed more than in recent 
                months as we have battled the coronavirus pandemic. In 
                communities large and small throughout our country, 
                acts of kindness have touched millions of individuals 
                and families, uniting us under one common purpose to 
                defeat the virus. Americans have selflessly supported 
                their neighbors in need, delivering food and essential 
                supplies to the most vulnerable and evincing a deep 
                capacity for generosity and caring. Medical 
                professionals have worked long hours at great personal 
                risk to provide care to the sick and injured, and 
                military personnel have mobilized to provide critical 
                medical assistance and help keep us safe. Faith and 
                community leaders have provided vital emotional support 
                for those experiencing social isolation, and countless 
                others have sacrificed to ease the burden on their 
                family, friends, neighbors, and even complete 
                strangers. This week, as we continue to unite as one 
                Nation to both defeat the virus and safely reopen our 
                country, we are reminded of how far decency and 
                compassion can go in helping others during times of 
                great challenge and uncertainty.

                Every opportunity to show consideration for another 
                person is also an opportunity to build habits of 
                kindness and strengthen our character. Our words

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                and deeds leave imprints in our homes, schools, 
                communities, and places of worship. Throughout this 
                week, we recommit to being more kind, loving, 
                understanding, and virtuous. Together, as one national 
                family, we must serve others with giving and grateful 
                hearts to ensure our Republic remains strong, vibrant, 
                and a beacon of hope for future generations.

                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 18 through 
                October 24, 2020, 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.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                sixteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.
                
                
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