[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 130, 114th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9490 of September 9, 2016

National Grandparents Day, 2016

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Every day, families and communities across the globe benefit from the
too often unheralded wisdom and devotion of dedicated grandparents--
women and men who blazed trails, broke down barriers, and shaped the
world we know today. On National Grandparents Day, we honor America's
grandparents as the backbone of our communities, and acknowledge the
progress they forged so that their children and grandchildren could live
out their dreams.
In our grandmothers and grandfathers, we see a reflection of what is
possible with hard work, grit, and determination. Their fight for
inclusivity and opportunity for all can be seen in board rooms and
courthouses across our country, and their efforts helped build the
world's largest, most durable economy and strongest middle class. This
enduring legacy spans generations and will empower innovators and
leaders for years to come.
Some grandparents sacrificed everything, leaving behind all they knew
and loved to fight for freedom far from home, or to start a new life and
give their families a chance at a brighter tomorrow in America. Millions
of grandparents serve as primary caregivers, providing the discipline,
guidance, and encouragement needed to thrive. And for so many Americans,
our grandparents are our heroes, our confidantes, and our fiercest
advocates. As connections to our past and inspirations for our future,
grandparents made us who we are today and have paved a path we can
aspire to follow.
Today, we pause to reflect not only on the myriad ways our grandparents
have enriched our lives with their selfless acts of compassion and
kindness, but also on our responsibility to ensure they can retire as
they deserve--with security and dignity. Let us recognize their lasting
contributions to their families and communities, and let us express our
gratitude for all they have made possible.
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 September 11, 2016, as
National Grandparents Day. I call upon all Americans to take the time to
honor their own grandparents and those in their community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
first.
BARACK OBAMA