    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 124, 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 8603--NOV. 18, 2010

    Proclamation 8603 of November 18, 2010
    National Family Week, 2010
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Like generations before them, today's American families rely on their
    love and care for each other to face challenges. During National Family
    Week, we celebrate the resilient spirit of America's families and their
    role in building vibrant communities and a strong Nation.
    My Administration remains committed to finding solutions to the issues
    affecting American families. In my first year in office, I established
    the White House Task Force on the Middle Class, chaired by Vice
    President Joe Biden, which aims to protect working families' economic
    security and raise their standard of living. And the continued success
    of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has created more jobs, as
    well as housing, educational, and child care support for families
    throughout the country.
    This year, I was proud to sign the Affordable Care Act, which
    strengthens health security for families through important health
    insurance reforms. This landmark law allows young adults to stay on
    their parents' health insurance plan until they turn 26 or have coverage
    through their job, requires new plans to cover recommended preventive
    care with no out-of-pocket costs, prohibits insurance companies from
    denying coverage because of a pre-existing condition, and eliminates
    lifetime and annual caps on dollar amounts insurance companies will
    spend on care. I also signed the Health Care and Education
    Reconciliation Act,

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    which provides increased funding for Pell grants to help families cover
    the rising costs of higher education.
    The strength of our families will determine our success as a Nation.
    Families of all kinds can provide a supportive and stable foundation to
    unlock the promise in each of us. These units are the building blocks of
    our neighborhoods and communities, shaping the development of our
    society, instilling values in us, and impacting our lives with their
    care and compassion. During this holiday season, we especially
    acknowledge the sacrifices of our brave service members and their
    families who keep our loved ones safe here at home and abroad.
    This National Family Week, we recognize the importance of the family
    unit in helping all Americans reach their dreams. As we confront our
    challenges as a Nation, let us support our families in creating safe,
    nurturing environments for our loved ones and communities. Together, we
    will build a foundation for the future success of all of America's sons
    and daughters.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 21 through
    November 27, 2010, as National Family Week. I invite all States, local
    communities, and individuals to join 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 eighteenth day of
    November, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    fifth.
    BARACK OBAMA