[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8267--MAY 30, 2008

Proclamation 8267 of May 30, 2008
National Child's Day, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America has a duty to provide its children with the support and skills
they need to become the next generation of responsible leaders. On
National Child's Day, we underscore the importance of fostering the
love, encouragement, and protection that empowers our children to become
happy and successful adults.
Children are a precious gift who need the love and support of family and
friends to lead lives rich in promise and fulfillment. Parents are the
most vital part of a child's life, providing them with the guidance and
discipline to make the right choices and understand the consequences of
their actions. Family, teachers, and others inspire our youth to use
their talents and to become confident and caring adults. Religious and
community leaders also have a role in teaching values and encouraging
children to love their neighbors just as they would like to be loved
themselves. Together, we can all help our children be prepared to meet
life's challenges and realize the great promise of our country.
My Administration continues to support programs that help prepare
America's youth for the opportunities ahead. The No Child Left Behind
Act requires that every child have access to a quality education. We
have made significant progress toward that goal across the country, with
students achieving record math and reading scores. The America COMPETES
Act, which was built upon my American Competitiveness Initiative, helped
strengthen our goal of staying competitive within the global economy.
The Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush,
encourages adults to work to help our young people reach their full
potential.
On National Child's Day and throughout the year, we honor the boys and
girls of America and show our gratitude to those who work to support
them. This day is a reminder to us all that our commitment to children
helps make our country a better place.
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 June 1, 2008, as National
Child's Day. I call upon all our citizens to celebrate National Child's
Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also urge all
Americans to dedicate time and energy to educating our youth and
providing them with a safe and caring environment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the





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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH