[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 22 (Monday, June 4, 2007)]
[Pages 715-716]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8152--National Child's Day, 2007

 May 31, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    Today's children are tomorrow's leaders, and our Nation has a 
responsibility to ensure that they develop the character and skills 
needed to succeed. On National Child's Day, we underscore our commitment 
to our children and pledge to provide them with the care, protection, 
and education they deserve.
    Children are great blessings in our lives. They rely on the love and 
guidance of parents, family members, mentors from faith-based and 
community organizations, and teachers to help them gain a sense of 
confidence and learn that their actions have consequences. All of us 
play an important role in teaching our children that the decisions they 
make today will affect them for the rest of their lives.
    My Administration is committed to helping young Americans reach 
their full potential. One of my top priorities is to reauthorize the No 
Child Left Behind Act, a good law that has brought great progress. 
Students are scoring higher and beginning to close the achievement gap, 
proving that when we set expectations high, America's schools and 
students will rise to meet them. My Administration is also ensuring that 
our country is competitive by enhancing math and science education 
through the American Competitiveness Initiative. Additionally, the 
Department of Health and Human Services and its partners are working to 
prevent childhood obesity by encouraging America's youth to exercise and 
practice healthy eating habits. And the Helping America's Youth 
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, raises awareness about the 
challenges that face our young people and motivates caring adults to 
connect with children in three key areas: family, school, and community. 
We will continue to work to provide a safe environment and a quality 
education for our Nation's boys and girls to ensure that they are 
prepared to lead lives of purpose and success.
    On National Child's Day and throughout the year, we are grateful for 
young Americans and those who support them. Through a loving commitment 
to America's youth, we can create a more hopeful society, build a bright 
future for our country, and encourage our children to achieve their 
dreams.
    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 June 3, 2007 as National 
Child's Day. I call upon our citizens to celebrate National Child's Day 
with the appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also urge all 
Americans to dedicate time and energy to educating our youth and 
providing them with a safe and caring environment.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first 
day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:55 a.m., June 4, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on 
June 5.

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