[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7993--MAR. 29, 2006




Proclamation 7993 of March 29, 2006
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our society has a responsibility to protect our children and help them
thrive. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we underscore our
strong commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect and to ensuring
that all children have the opportunity to grow up in safe and nurturing
environments.
Parents hold the primary responsibility for a child's health and well-
being and provide a foundation of love and support for their children.
Parents are not alone as they work to keep their children safe. Helping
children requires a commitment from other family members, as well as
individuals and organizations in every community. Educators, concerned
citizens, faith-based and community organizations, and public officials
all have vital roles in protecting our children and supporting families.
When children are surrounded by positive relationships and experiences,
they are more likely to grow into confident and caring adults.
My Administration remains dedicated to protecting our youth from child
abuse and neglect. The Federal Interagency Workgroup on Child Abuse and
Neglect, led by the Department of Health and Human Services, provides a
forum for Federal agencies to share information and make policy and
program recommendations regarding the prevention, intervention, and
treatment of child abuse and neglect. Through the National Child Abuse
Prevention Initiative, my Administration is partnering with
organizations across our country to promote the well-being of children
and families and to assist efforts to eradicate abuse.
The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children
and Families hosts the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
Information website at www.nccanch.acf.hhs.gov, which offers more
information on how to prevent, recognize, and report signs of child
abuse. By working together to provide America's young people the love,
guidance, and protection they need, we can help protect our youth from
abuse and give them the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
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 2006 as National
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I encourage all citizens to protect our
children and help build strong communities where individuals, families,
and children are valued and supported.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of


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the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH