[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7878--APR. 1, 2005
Proclamation 7878 of April 1, 2005
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation has a responsibility to build a safe and nurturing society so
that our young people can realize their full potential. During National
Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing
child abuse and rededicate ourselves to working together to ensure that
all children can have a bright and hopeful future.
Creating a protective environment for our young people requires the
shared commitment of individuals, families, and faith-based and
community organizations. Parents and family members are the first and
most important influence in a child's life. A safe and stable family can
provide children with a foundation of love and security that encourages
positive growth and development. Federal, State, and local government
officials can also improve the lives of our young people by doing all
they can to keep children safe from harm.
Together, we can protect our future generations so that they can realize
the opportunities of our Nation. By providing help and hope to our young
people, we will build a better and more compassionate world for our
children and grandchildren.
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 2005 as National
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to protect our
children from abuse and neglect and to help ensure that every child can
grow up in a secure and loving environment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH