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

122 STAT. 5382


 
PROCLAMATION 8315--OCT. 31, 2008



Proclamation 8315 of October 31, 2008
National Adoption Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Adoption Month, we recognize the compassion of adoptive
and foster families as we seek to raise awareness of the need for every
child in America to have a safe, loving, and permanent home.
Adopting a child is a great joy and also a great responsibility. Parents
are a child's first teachers, and adoptive families can help children
learn character and values, the importance of giving back to their
community and country, and the courage to realize their potential. On
November 15, caring parents across our Nation will celebrate National
Adoption Day by finalizing their adoptions and bringing home children in
need of a hopeful life.
My Administration is committed to helping young people find the love,
stability, and support that a family can provide. We have joined with
community and faith-based organizations to raise public awareness of
foster children awaiting adoption. With the help of the Congress, we are
assisting families in overcoming the financial barriers to adopting
children through programs such as the Adoption Incentives Program. In
addition, the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids project, which can be found
at adoptuskids.org, provides guidance and resources for parents
exploring adoption.
During National Adoption Month, we honor adoptive and foster parents who
have shown America the depth and kindness of the human heart. Their love
and dedication inspire the next generation of Americans to achieve their
dreams and demonstrate the true spirit of our Nation.
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 2008 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 thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH