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

 
PROCLAMATION 7914--JULY 21, 2005

[[Page 3787]]
119 STAT. 3787

Proclamation 7914 of July 21, 2005
Parents' Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Parents are role models for their children. With patience, sacrifice,
and love, they teach their children life lessons and prepare them for
the future. On Parents' Day, we express our gratitude for the hard work
of parents throughout America and reaffirm our commitment to promoting a
culture of responsible parenthood.
Mothers and fathers love their children unconditionally and make daily
sacrifices to provide for them. Parents create a safe, nurturing
environment in which their children can grow and learn. By instructing
their children to make right choices, parents instill lifelong values
and prepare their children for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Parents experience the great joy of watching their sons and daughters
mature into responsible adults and good citizens.
On Parents' Day, we recognize the boundless love and generosity of all
parents, including the foster and adoptive parents who demonstrate the
compassionate spirit of America. We honor parents for their dedication
to providing our Nation's children with the love and support they need.
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 and consistent with Public Law 103-362, as
amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 24, 2005, as Parents' Day. I
encourage all Americans to express love, respect, and appreciation to
parents across our Nation. I also call upon citizens to observe this day
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH