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

    PROCLAMATION 9213--NOV. 21, 2014

    Proclamation 9213 of November 21, 2014

    National Family Week, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    In big cities and small towns throughout our Nation, the strength and
    diversity of hardworking families reflect the promise of America--that
    with grit and determination, anyone can build a better future for
    themselves and their children. Families provide love and encouragement,
    and they are a source of support and inspiration to a generation limited
    only by the size of their dreams and the power of their imagination.
    During National Family Week, we celebrate our family members and the
    countless ways they lift us up, and we continue our work to bolster the
    bonds that tie all of us together.
    Family is the bedrock of our lives, and my Administration is fighting to
    ensure Americans are able to seize their every opportunity and fulfill
    their responsibilities to their loved ones. Working mothers and fathers
    should not have to choose between their career and their life at home--
    especially when a new baby or an aging parent needs them most--and no
    one who works full-time should have to raise their family in poverty.
    Family leave, childcare, and workplace flexibility are not bonuses, they
    are basic needs; and earlier this year, we held the first-ever White
    House Summit on Working Families, bringing together private and public
    sector partners who know that family-friendly policies are good business
    practices too.

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    My Administration is supporting programs that help families thrive. Many
    workers who would benefit from an increase in the minimum wage are
    supporting children and families, and that is why I continue to work to
    make sure an honest day's work is rewarded with an honest day's pay. The
    Affordable Care Act expands access to quality, affordable health
    insurance, providing millions of Americans with the freedom to take the
    best job for their families without worrying about losing their health
    care. And the Federal Government is leading the way by increasing
    opportunities for flexible work schedules for Federal employees and
    giving these workers the right to request them.
    Each day, American families do everything right: they work hard, live
    responsibly, take care of their children, and participate in their
    neighborhoods. They deserve the opportunity to succeed and a country
    that supports lasting economic security for all. This week, we recognize
    the employers and communities that empower families, and we honor our
    family members and all those who sacrifice to ensure every possibility
    is within our reach. Let us recommit to building a society where dynamic
    workplaces support strong families, where time with our loved ones is
    precious but not rare.
    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 23 through
    November 29, 2014, 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-first 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