[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 127, 113th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 9013--SEPT. 6, 2013

Proclamation 9013 of September 6, 2013

National Grandparents Day, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In every corner of our country and across all walks of life,
grandparents are a tremendous source of wisdom, strength, and joy. They
are caregivers, teachers, and friends--windows to the past and
guideposts for the future. On National Grandparents Day, America pauses
to honor the bedrocks of our families and thank every grandmother and
grandfather for their immeasurable contributions to our country.



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Our grandparents' generations made America what it is today. They led
our Nation through times of war, heralded new ages of innovation, and
tested the limits of human imagination. They challenged longstanding
prejudices and shattered barriers, both cultural and scientific. In our
homes and our communities, grandparents pass down the values that have
led generations of Americans to live well and give back. As individuals,
as families, and as a society, we have an unshakable obligation to
provide the care and support our grandparents have earned. Together, let
us guarantee the right of every American to live out their golden years
in dignity and security.
Today, we reflect on the ways our grandparents have enriched our lives,
and we celebrate their contributions to the life of our Nation.
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 September 8, 2013, as
National Grandparents Day. I call upon all Americans to take the time to
honor their own grandparents and those in their community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
BARACK OBAMA