    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 23 (Monday, June 16, 2008)]
    [Pages 827-828]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Proclamation 8270--Father's Day, 2008

     June 12, 2008

     By the President of the United States

     of America

     A Proclamation

        On Father's Day, we honor our Nation's fathers for the unconditional
    love they give to their children and for their selfless dedication to
    the well-being of their families.
        Fathers play a unique and irreplaceable part in the lives of their
    children and pass along values that help children grow into responsible
    adults. By providing their sons and daughters with a positive example,
    fathers help give their children the necessary foundation they need to
    make wise decisions throughout their lives. Fathers strive to inspire
    their children to lead lives of integrity, honor, and purpose, and they
    pray for wisdom and the strength to give their children the love and
    support they need to achieve their dreams.
        All Americans are thankful for the extraordinary efforts of our
    Nation's fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and guardians. Their
    devotion and encouragement as mentors, providers, and role models help
    strengthen their families and our country. We are especially grateful
    for the fathers who serve in

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    our Nation's Armed Forces. These dedicated fathers protect liberty so
    that all children can have a more promising future. We pray for the safe
    return of all those serving overseas, and we thank the fathers who
    support sons and daughters who are defending our freedom around the
    globe.
        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 15,
    2008, as Father's Day. I encourage all Americans to express their
    appreciation to all 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 twelfth day of
    June, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    second.
                                                    George W. Bush

     [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 10:08 a.m., June 16,
    2008]

    Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on
    June 17. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish
    language version of this proclamation.