[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7766 of April 2, 2004


 
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2004


By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America has a fundamental duty to protect the safety and well-being of
its children. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our
commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect, and we dedicate
ourselves to creating a safe environment in which our children can grow
and thrive.
We have made important progress in protecting America's children, but
too many still suffer from abuse and neglect. Recent reports indicate
that nearly 900,000 children were found to be victims of abuse or
neglect in 2002. Of these children, an estimated 1,400 died, 75 percent
of whom were 4 years old or younger.
These young girls and boys depend on adults to recognize the risk
factors and warning signs of abuse and to take action to end it. This
critical responsibility is shared by parents, teachers, coaches,
religious leaders, government officials, and concerned citizens in every
community.
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 April 2004 as National
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I encourage all citizens to take an active
role in creating a caring community and help protect America's children
from abuse and neglect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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PROCLAMATION 7767--APR. 2, 2004