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

120 STAT. 3909
 
PROCLAMATION 8074--OCT. 30, 2006



Proclamation 8074 of October 30, 2006
National Adoption Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Adoption Month, we encourage the adoption of young
people in need, and we honor the adoptive and foster families who have
offered children a loving and supportive home.
The best of America is reflected in the many citizens who have adopted
children as their own. Mothers and fathers are the most important
influences in a child's life, and children with caring, involved parents
can better realize the full promise of America. Parents help their
children thrive by encouraging them to aim high, work hard, and make
good choices that will lead to healthy, satisfying lives. On November
18, loving families across America will celebrate National Adoption Day
by finalizing their adoptions of children from foster care. This day
will also raise awareness of the many children still waiting to be
adopted and encourage more Americans to choose adoption.
My Administration is committed to helping place children with caring
families. Through the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids project at
adoptuskids.org, we are working to provide guidance and support for
parents considering adoption. We are also offering tax credits to ease
the financial burden on adoptive families, and we are providing funding
to help strengthen State adoption services through the Adoption
Incentives Program and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program.
Together, these efforts can help connect children with loving families
and help provide greater hope and opportunity for America's children.
During National Adoption Month, we pay tribute to the parents who have
opened their hearts and homes and helped provide love and stability for
young people. By caring for the youngest members of our society, these
families are helping our children grow into successful adults and
building the future of our country.
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 2006 as National
Adoption Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families and to
participate in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
October, 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