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

 
PROCLAMATION 7939--SEPT. 30, 2005
Proclamation 7939 of September 30, 2005
Child Health Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Children are a precious gift, and we have a responsibility to help them
realize a hopeful and promising future. On Child Health Day, we
underscore the importance of healthy and active lifestyles for our
Nation's young people, and we reaffirm our commitment to helping them
use their gifts to work toward a successful future.
We have high aspirations for all our Nation's children. Parents play the
central role in ensuring the health and well-being of their children and
in creating a safe and nurturing environment. Schools, communities, and
government leaders can support the work of parents by helping to build a
society based on the fundamental values of respect, honesty, self-
restraint, fairness, and compassion. We must all continue to promote a
culture of responsibility in which families and communities teach young
people to understand that their decisions affect their health now and in
the future.
My Administration remains committed to giving parents, teachers,
mentors, and communities the resources they need to help children avoid
drugs, alcohol, violence, early sexual activity, and other dangerous
behaviors. Through the Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First
Lady Laura Bush, we are helping children to overcome the challenges they
may face so they can lead healthy lives and realize their full
potential.
Young people are America's future leaders, and we can all work to
instill the values that sustain a free society. On this day and
throughout the year, I urge our citizens to give their time and talents
to benefit our Nation's youth.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended
(36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in
October as ``Child Health Day''; and has requested the President to
issue a proclamation in observance of this day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 3, 2005, as Child Health
Day. I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-
based and community organizations, and governments to help all our
children discover the rewards of good health and wellness.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
September, 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