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

 
PROCLAMATION 8206--NOV. 16, 2007

Proclamation 8206 of November 16, 2007
National Family Week, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As families gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving, we underscore the
comforting and positive role they play in our society. During National
Family Week, we celebrate the contributions of families everywhere.

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Families strengthen our communities by teaching important values such as
compassion and honesty to their children. Families also offer a
supportive environment and help ensure that children grow into
responsible members of society. By providing guidance and unconditional
love, parents shape the character of their children.
My Administration believes that the strength of our Nation is built upon
the foundation of strong families. To help support families, we have
doubled the child tax credit, reduced the marriage penalty, and lowered
tax rates. We are also committed to promoting positive youth
development. The Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady
Laura Bush, supports organizations, including faith-based and community
groups, that continue this important mission.
All Americans are grateful to our Nation's military families, who have
stood by their loved ones in times of war and peace. Our country will
always be especially thankful for the sacrifices of our military
personnel and for their devotion to duty and their love of country.
During National Family Week, we pray for their safe return and for the
families who await them at home.
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 18 through
November 24, 2007, as National Family Week. I invite the States,
communities, and all the people of the United States to join together in
observing this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor
our Nation's families.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
November, 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