[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