[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 14 (Monday, April 10, 2006)]
[Pages 660-661]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 7997--Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2006

April 6, 2006

By the President of the United States

of America

A Proclamation

    A quality education is the cornerstone of a hopeful tomorrow for all 
our children. Education and Sharing Day highlights our strong support 
for our young people as they pursue lives of learning, prepare to become 
responsible leaders, and work to reach their full potential.

    On Education and Sharing Day, we remember the efforts of Rabbi 
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who promoted the 
importance of education and ethical teachings to every student's future. 
He sought to improve lives and communities through a vast network of 
education and outreach centers and social service programs around the 
world. We continue to be inspired by the Rebbe's good works and all 
those who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to helping our next 
generation grow into caring, responsible adults. Through devotion to 
faith, family, education, and community, we can continue building a 
better and more compassionate society.

    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 
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2006, as 
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon government officials, 
educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to reach 
out to young people and work to create a better, brighter, and more 
hopeful future for all.

    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of 
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, 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, 8:47 a.m., April 7, 
2006]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on April 
10.

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