[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9765 of June 15, 2018

Father's Day, 2018

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On Father's Day, we pay special tribute to the men who devote themselves
to supporting and caring for their loved ones. We take this occasion to
show our gratitude to our fathers, to thank them for inspiring us to be
our best, and to appreciate the influence they have in shaping our
character and guiding our futures.
Fathers across our country serve as role models for their children and
families. Through their examples, they display the fundamental American
values of hard work and dedication, which are so important to fulfilling
our potential and achieving the American Dream. In each stage of our
development, their unwavering support inspires us to take on the next
big challenge and to pursue ambitious goals we might otherwise have
thought beyond our reach. Their engagement in our communities, from the
soccer field to Main Street to the town hall, enriches American life and
encourages others to get involved.
As a Nation, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting fatherhood in our
neighborhoods and communities. All fathers must know and harness their
power to shape the future of their children. More and more, scientific
studies show that fathers who actively invest in their children improve
their lives emotionally, physically, academically, and economically. My
Administration supports the continuation of grant funding to States and
community organizations that educate men on the significance of active
fatherhood and assist them with entering or staying in the workforce so
they can contribute to the emotional and financial well-being of their
children and families.
Today, and every day, we honor our fathers who serve their families with
humble and giving hearts. Whether we became their children through
birth, adoption, or foster care, the incredible fathers in our lives
generously share with us the powerful gifts of love and care through
their presence and dedication. We express our love and gratitude to our
fathers for the countless ways they have improved our lives and
acknowledge the tremendous importance of active fatherhood to our
families, communities, and country.
NOW, THERFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved
April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 17,
2018, as Father's Day. I call on United States Government officials to
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on
Father's Day and invite State and local governments and the people of
the United States to observe Father's Day with appropriate ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP