    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10051 of June 19, 2020
    Father's Day, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    Fathers are instrumental in helping prepare children for life,
    instilling in them the values essential to one day becoming responsible,
    grounded, and successful adults. As a Nation, we are grateful to the men
    dedicated to raising well-rounded children. On Father's Day, we honor
    and celebrate our fathers and father figures for their daily
    contributions to thriving families and communities.
    The presence of fathers in the lives of our Nation's children is
    important to their growth, development, and well-being. Fathers serve as
    role models to their children, exemplifying hard work, devotion to
    family, self-confidence, and faith. Through their character,
    determination, strength, and direction, they guide our futures toward
    happiness. Thus, it is no surprise that research increasingly shows
    involved fathers can help foster self-esteem, success in school,
    empathy, and positive behavior in their children.
    By raising children to be happy, productive, and responsible adults,
    fathers play a critical role in shaping our society. Our fathers set an
    example for us of how to be our best in every aspect of our lives. The
    lessons they teach us guide us as we strive to care for our families,
    succeed at school and at work, serve others, and contribute to our
    communities. They are integral to raising future generations of
    Americans who will continue to build an ever-stronger Nation. That is
    why my Administration continues to provide grant funding to
    organizations across our country that work to strengthen relationships
    between fathers and their children, foster responsible parenting, and
    help fathers find and keep gainful employment.
    Our Nation is indebted to the men who have embraced the great blessing
    and solemn duty of fatherhood. Every day, they make sacrifices to ensure
    their children, whether by birth, adoption, or foster care, re-

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    ceive the
    care and affection they deserve. Today, we express our everlasting
    gratitude to our fathers and father figures for their love and
    commitment, and for all they have done to shape our lives.
    NOW, THEREFORE, 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 21,
    2020, 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 nineteenth day of
    June, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP