[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 22 (Monday, June 5, 2006)]
[Pages 1065-1066]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8026--National Child's Day, 2006

 June 1, 2006

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    A hopeful society ensures that its children are provided with the 
knowledge, skills, and opportunities to succeed. On National Child's 
Day, we reaffirm our commitment to America's children and recognize the 
power that each of us has to make a difference in a young person's life.
    The character of a child is formed in the earliest years through the 
love and guidance of family members and other caring individuals. A 
parent, teacher, or mentor can help improve a child's academic 
achievement, encourage right choices, and help them to understand the 
importance of serving a cause greater than self.
    Through USA Freedom Corps, my Administration is providing 
opportunities for volunteers to work with children in schools, after-
school programs, and through community groups and organizations. By 
volunteering, these adults set an example of service and good 
citizenship for our young people and provide youth with the stability 
and encouragement they need to achieve their dreams. My Administration 
has also launched the Community Guide to Helping America's Youth at 
helpingamericasyouth.gov. This web-based tool is part of the Helping 
America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, and assists 
communities in identifying

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ways to lend a hand to children in need. In addition, my Administration 
is working through No Child Left Behind and the American Competitiveness 
Initiative to ensure every child has a quality education and the 
opportunity to succeed. By investing in the lives of our young people, 
we can help develop their personal character, teach them to be 
responsible citizens, and enable them to realize their full potential.
     Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States 
of America, do hereby proclaim June 4, 2006, as National Child's Day. I 
call upon citizens to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. I also urge all the people of the United States to take an 
active role in helping nurture the minds and character of our Nation's 
children.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of 
June, 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, 8:46 a.m., June 5, 
2006]

Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on 
June 6.