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

 
PROCLAMATION 7964--NOV. 21, 2005
Proclamation 7964 of November 21, 2005
National Family Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Families give our society direction and purpose. During National Family
Week, we celebrate the many contributions families make to our country.
Throughout America's history, families have been the foundation of our
society and a source of stability and love for every generation. Strong
families teach children to live moral lives and help us pass down the
values that define a caring society. By nurturing a child's personal
development and providing a safe environment for growth, families
prepare our Nation's youth to realize the promise of America.

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Family is one of the three cornerstones of the Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush. We are working with families,
schools, and communities to help children make right choices and build
healthy, successful lives. Through USA Freedom Corps, my Administration
is also providing opportunities for families to volunteer together and
make a positive difference in their communities.
At this crucial hour in the history of freedom, our Nation is grateful
for the sacrifice of our military families who love and support the men
and women of our Armed Forces. My Administration is committed to
providing a better quality of life for our military families and helping
them plan for the future. During National Family Week and throughout the
year, Americans stand solidly behind the men and women of our Armed
Forces and join all military families as they pray for the safety and
strength of their sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and fathers
and mothers.
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 20 through
November 26, 2005, 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-first day of
November, 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