    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 38 (Monday, September 26, 2005)]
    [Pages 1426-1427]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Proclamation 7934--Family Day, 2005

     September 16, 2005

     By the President of the United States

     of America

     A Proclamation

        Families are a source of hope, stability, and love. On Family Day,
    we celebrate the special bonds that link children and parents, and we
    recognize the importance of parental involvement in the lives of their
    children. By providing guidance, support, and unconditional love,
    families help shape the character and future of our Nation.
        In a free and compassionate society, the public good depends upon
    the private character of our citizens. That character is formed and
    shaped from a child's earliest days through the love and guidance of
    family. Families help children understand the difference between right
    and wrong and the importance of making good choices. Regular family
    activities allow parents to be actively involved in the lives of their
    children and instill important values of honesty, compassion, and
    respect for others. By raising young people in a loving and secure
    environment, parents help them develop into successful adults and
    responsible citizens.
        Parents and family are a bedrock of love and support, and my
    Administration is committed to strengthening families. My 2006 budget
    proposes $240 million for initiatives that promote responsible
    fatherhood and encourage healthy marriages. Through competitive grants
    to State-based programs and faith-based and community organizations, we
    are helping support their good work. As parents continue to raise
    healthy children, we can all help young people realize a bright and
    promising future.
        Strong families are the cornerstone of a strong America, and the
    well-being of families is a shared priority for all Americans. As we
    support families, we help build a Nation of opportunity and hope.
        Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 26,

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    2005, as Family Day. I call on the people of the United States to
    observe this day by spending time with family members and reaffirming
    the important relationship between parents and children and the vital
    role that families play in our society.
        In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day
    of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
    thirtieth.
                                                    George W. Bush

     [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., September
    20, 2005]

    Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on
    September 21. This item was not received in time for publication in the
    appropriate issue.