    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9212--NOV. 19, 2014

    Proclamation 9212 of November 19, 2014

    National Child's Day, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    In the faces of today's children we see tomorrow's leaders and
    innovators. Like their parents and grandparents before them, they have
    the potential to unearth new discoveries, pioneer bold inventions, and
    unlock groundbreaking solutions to longstanding problems. Every
    generation has sought to reach beyond the limits of the known world and
    push the boundaries of human imagination. But to realize what we know is
    possible for our daughters and sons, we must harness their talents and
    abilities. On National Child's Day, we recognize that success is built
    on a foundation of opportunity, and we continue our work to build a
    society where every child can seize his or her future.
    Early education is one of the best investments we can make in a child's
    life, and my Administration is committed to expanding access to
    preschool and high-quality early learning across America. We are
    investing in programs that enhance and expand infant and toddler care in
    high-need communities, and next month, we will host the White House
    Summit on Early Education, bringing together a broad coalition of
    partners dedicated to ensuring girls and boys can learn and grow,
    regardless of who they are or where they come from. In districts
    throughout our Nation, we are strengthening our public schools and
    working to make sure every child has the opportunity to reach higher.
    To succeed in the classroom and thrive in their communities, all
    children deserve a healthy start in life. That is why First Lady
    Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative is working to make it easier for
    parents and children to make healthy choices by increasing the
    availability of nutritious foods and the opportunities for physical
    activity. And I continue to fight to provide the freedom and security of
    quality, affordable health care to children and their families. The
    Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage
    to children with pre-existing conditions and requires that most health
    plans cover rec

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    ommended preventive services for kids without copays, including
    immunizations and developmental screenings. Families who do not have
    health insurance can visit www.HealthCare.gov to find coverage that fits
    their needs and their budget.
    A world-class education and a robust health system are essential pillars
    of a society devoted to ensuring children can pursue their full measure
    of happiness--and we all must work together to lift up the next group of
    thinkers and doers. As we celebrate the limitless potential of a
    generation born in an era of tremendous possibility, let us join with
    parents, professionals, and community members and renew our commitment
    to supporting the dreams of all our daughters and sons.
    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, 2014, as
    National Child's Day. I call upon all citizens to observe this day with
    appropriate activities, programs, and ceremonies, and to 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 fourteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    ninth.
    BARACK OBAMA