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

 
PROCLAMATION 9059--NOV. 19, 2013

Proclamation 9059 of November 19, 2013

National Child's Day, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each year on National Child's Day, America takes time to celebrate our
most precious resource. We reaffirm our commitment to giving our next
generation the tools to lead, innovate, and pursue their own measure of
happiness.
In the United States of America, no matter where you come from, who you
are, or how you look, you should have a chance to succeed. That is why
we must build ladders of opportunity for all children--including high-
quality preschool, strong education in key fields like math and science,
and nutritious meals that give young people the energy to focus. Through
First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, my Administration is
helping children develop habits that will let them lead healthier lives,
and we are partnering with businesses, local governments, and non-profit
organizations to ensure families have the information they need to give
our children the happy, healthy futures they deserve.
Yet equal opportunity cannot exist while some parents are forced to
choose between buying groceries, paying the rent, or taking their
children to the doctor. Under the Affordable Care Act, new health
insurance options are now available to millions of Americans. Millions
of families will gain access to affordable coverage options through the
new Health Insurance Marketplace, including through Medicaid in those
States that have chosen to expand coverage. Thanks to this law, children
can no longer be denied coverage because they have a pre-existing
condition. And most health plans are covering recommended preventive
services for children, including developmental screenings and
immunizations, without cost-sharing.
With the support of a Nation and the guidance of parents and mentors,
our children can lead America into a bright new age. Today, let us
strengthen our resolve to provide the opportunities their energy and
creativity demand.
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 20, 2013, as
National Child's Day. I call upon all citizens to observe this day with
appropriate activities, programs, and ceremonies, and to




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rededicate ourselves to creating the bright future we want for our Nation's
children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
November, 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