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

120 STAT. 3888
 
PROCLAMATION 8057--SEPT. 28, 2006



Proclamation 8057 of September 28, 2006
Child Health Day, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's young people enjoy a future of hope and promise, and we must
be committed to supporting them through each opportunity and challenge
they face ahead. Each year on Child Health Day, we emphasize the
importance of keeping our children safe, encouraging them to practice
healthy habits, and educating and empowering them to avoid risky
behavior.
Parents are children's first teachers, and they play a crucial role in
promoting good health and helping young people grow into responsible,
moral, and productive adults. Violence, illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking,
and early sexual activity are some of the top causes of disease and
early death among our youth. By being vigilant and talking with their
children about the issues they face, parents can teach children to make
the right decisions when they are challenged by peer pressure or tempted
to participate in dangerous activities.
My Administration recognizes the importance of investing in the health
and well-being of our young people, and we remain committed to helping
our children build healthy and successful lives. Through the Helping
America's Youth Initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, we are
encouraging children to make good choices, educating parents and
communities on the importance of positive youth development, and
supporting organizations that are dedicated to the success of America's
children.
Every day, parents strive to raise their children to be strong and
successful adults. By working together, families, teachers, mentors, and
government and community leaders can help ensure young people enjoy the
opportunity to have long and healthy lives.
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 2, 2006, as Child Health
Day. I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-
based and community organizations, and State and local governments to
reach out to our Nation's young people, encourage them to avoid
dangerous behavior, and help make the right choices to achieve their
dreams.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth 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