[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 24 (Monday, June 18, 2007)]
[Page 793]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8156--Father's Day, 2007

 June 11, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    On Father's Day, we reflect on the many ways that fathers contribute 
to the lives of their children with spoken words and unspoken kindness.
    Fathers are one of the most important influences in the lives of 
children, and their unconditional love is an indispensable anchor of 
certainty and strength. By placing their family's well-being above their 
own, fathers provide children with an example of what it means to be a 
responsible person. Through unwavering devotion and daily sacrifice, 
fathers work to create an environment where children are protected and 
encouraged. Fathers instill in their children an understanding of right 
and wrong and help them to grow in confidence and character. These 
dedicated men strive to give their sons and daughters the necessary 
foundation to make good choices and lead lives of purpose.
    On Father's Day and throughout the year, we honor the men who have 
taken on the great joy and responsibility of fatherhood, and we 
celebrate their extraordinary impact and influence. All Americans are 
especially grateful to the many fathers who are serving their country as 
members of the Armed Forces, and we lift them and their loved ones up in 
prayer.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, 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 17, 
2007, as Father's Day. I encourage all Americans to express admiration 
and appreciation to fathers for their many contributions to our Nation's 
children. I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to 
display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on 
this day. I also call upon State and local governments and citizens to 
observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of 
June, 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, 8:47 a.m., June 12, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on June 
13.