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

Proclamation 7848 of November 23, 2004


 
National Family Week, 2004


By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Strong families are the foundation of our society. They provide
stability for our citizens and instill responsibility and values in our
children. During National Family Week, we underscore our commitment to
supporting families and recognize the significance of family to our
country.
Families have an important role in teaching our Nation's young people to
understand the consequences of their actions and to recognize that the
decisions they make today could affect the rest of their lives. In times
of change, the family values of compassion, reverence, and integrity
serve as steady guides. My Administration is standing with American
families because children should have the opportunity to grow up in a
stable home.
To help families, I was proud last month to sign the Working Families
Tax Relief Act of 2004. Because of this legislation, more than 90
million Americans will have a lower tax bill next year. With more of
their own money, parents can save for retirement or a child's education,
or invest in a home or small business. For many American families, the
most valuable commodity is extra time. I have called on the Congress to
give individuals the voluntary options of comp-time and flex-time as an
alternative to overtime pay so that they may better juggle the demands
of work and family.
As we celebrate family this week, our Nation expresses its gratitude for
the families whose loved ones serve in our Armed Forces. These brave
military men and women are working to defend our country and spread
freedom so that all Americans are safe and secure. We pray for them and
for their families. And we will always remember the courage and selfless
commitment of those who have paid the ultimate price for our security
and freedom.
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 November 21 through
November 27, 2004, as National Family Week. I invite the States,
communities, and all the people of the United States to join together in
observing this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor
our Nation's families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and

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of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7849--NOV. 23, 2004