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

 
PROCLAMATION 9061--NOV. 22, 2013

Proclamation 9061 of November 22, 2013

National Family Week, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Whether united by blood or bonds of kinship--whether led by a mother and
father, same-sex couple, single parent, or guardian--families are the
building blocks of American society. During National Family Week, we
celebrate the spirit that moves family members to care for one another,
to grow and dream together, and to instill in their children the
character that keeps our Nation strong.
As we honor America's families, we must also lift them up. We must
restore the basic bargain that built our country--the idea that if you
work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead. That is why
my Administration has prioritized high-quality job creation, affordable
health insurance for America's families, and a world-class education for
every child. Earlier this year, I signed the American Taxpayer Relief
Act, which permanently extended middle class tax cuts while expanding
the Child Tax Credit and marriage penalty relief. I am calling on the
Congress to increase the minimum wage, a step that would raise incomes
for millions of working families. And because we must serve our military
families as well as they serve us, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr.
Jill Biden's Joining Forces initiative is connecting service members,
veterans, and military spouses with companies looking to hire.
This week, let us renew our family bonds. Whether by sharing a family
meal, reading a bedtime story, or creating a holiday tradition, let us
carve out a place in the lives of our loved ones. And as we do so, let
us resolve that every family should have the opportunity to raise
America's next generation of innovators, scholars, and leaders.
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 24 through
November 30, 2013, as National Family Week. I invite all States,
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 twenty-second 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