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

 
PROCLAMATION 8056--SEPT. 22, 2006
Proclamation 8056 of September 22, 2006
Family Day, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Families instill values, shape character, and are the foundation of a
hopeful society. On Family Day, we celebrate the rich traditions of
family life and emphasize the importance of stable and loving
relationships between children and parents.
Families are a source of inspiration and strength, and they provide hope
and solace in the face of adversity. Children especially benefit from
the bonds of family. During critical times in children's lives, family
members encourage them to aim high and achieve their dreams, herald
their successes, and promote positive behavior. Through their guidance
and support, family members prepare young people for the challenges and
opportunities ahead.
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other caregivers are the first
line of defense in helping young people avoid the dangers and
temptations they face each day. By being attentive to children's
activities and choices, families can help young people grow into
successful adults.
My Administration remains committed to strengthening American families.
We are working to protect the institution of marriage, promote
responsible fatherhood, encourage parents to be involved in the
education of their children, and provide every child with the
opportunity to learn. By helping America's families thrive, we can build
a brighter future for our country and give our young people the
foundation they need to make good choices and build lives of purpose.
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 September 25, 2006, as
Family Day. I call on the people of the United States to observe this
day by reflecting on the blessings of family and participating in family
activities that strengthen relationships between children and parents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH