[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

121 STAT. 2726
 
PROCLAMATION 8123--APR. 6, 2007


Proclamation 8123 of April 11, 2007
National D.A.R.E. Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each year, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) teaches millions
of children across our country how to resist drugs and violence. On
National D.A.R.E. Day, we honor the individuals who help our Nation's
young people avoid the dangers of substance abuse and become productive
citizens.
For more than two decades, D.A.R.E. programs have taught America's youth
about the devastating effects of drug use and encouraged them to lead
drug-free and violence-free lives of purpose. By opening the lines of
communication between law enforcement, educators, and students, all
those involved in D.A.R.E. help save lives and stop drug use before it
starts.
My Administration is dedicated to fighting drug use throughout our
country. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is working with the
Partnership for a Drug-Free America to teach our youth about resisting
the pressure to use drugs. Additionally, the Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, encourages community
partnerships that bring together families, faith-based and community
organizations, and schools to help make a positive impact on the lives
of young people. Through the Strategic Prevention Framework and the Drug
Free Communities Program, we are also helping communities to develop
effective local strategies to prevent substance abuse. By working
together, we can reduce illicit drug use and help every child realize
the promise of our country.
Youth development programs like D.A.R.E. encourage our Nation's children
to make healthy choices that lead to a better future. This year's
National D.A.R.E. day is an opportunity to renew our commitment to
building strong, drug-free communities.
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 12, 2007, as
National D.A.R.E. Day. I urge all young people to make good decisions
and call upon all Americans to recognize our collective responsibility
to combat every form of drug abuse and to support all those who work to
help our children avoid drug use and violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH