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

121 STAT. 2795
 
PROCLAMATION 8184--OCT. 1, 2007



Proclamation 8184 of October 1, 2007
Child Health Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation is committed to the health and well-being of our youth. On
Child Health Day, we reaffirm our commitment to helping children develop
good nutrition habits and active lifestyles, so that they can grow into
healthy and productive adults.
Children today face many risks, such as alcohol and drug use, obesity,
smoking, and other dangers. As parents and role models to America's
youth, we have a responsibility to teach them about the importance of
healthy behavior, daily exercise, and good nutrition.
My Administration supports programs that give parents, mentors, and
teachers the resources they need to help and encourage children to
maintain an active and healthy way of life. The National Youth Anti-Drug
Media Campaign is working with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America
to educate our young people about resisting the pressure to use drugs.
Additionally, the Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady
Laura Bush, encourages our Nation's children to make healthy choices
that lead to a better future. The HealthierUS initiative offers ways to
improve lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote
community health and wellness. These nationwide initiatives provide the
tools and resources to help children learn the importance of healthy
living.
With hard work and dedication, parents can encourage good nutrition and
healthy lifestyles so children can make the right choices, avoid risky
behavior, and realize their full potential.
On this day it is also appropriate to recognize the important role the
State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has played in helping
poor children stay healthy. To preserve that role and ensure that poor
children can get the coverage they need, SCHIP should be reauthorized.
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 1, 2007, 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 them make the right choices and achieve
their dreams.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH