[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2011)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 21999-22000]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9728]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 76 , No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2011 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8655 of April 14, 2011

                
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2011

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The future of our Nation depends on our ability to 
                instill in future generations the values that will help 
                them write the next proud chapter of the American 
                story--a dedication to knowledge and a sense of 
                compassion for their fellow citizens. As we celebrate 
                Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we recommit to 
                preparing our sons and daughters to thrive with 
                principle and purpose in the 21st century.

                Over the next decade, nearly half of all new jobs will 
                require advanced training or a college degree. Ensuring 
                our children meet this standard will take the 
                collective commitment of parents, teachers, and 
                communities coming together to instill a love of 
                learning in our young people. By doing so, we can 
                unlock every child's potential and give them the chance 
                to fulfill their dreams, while laying the foundation 
                for our country's continued prosperity.

                Education alone, however, cannot fully prepare our 
                children to stand at the helm of our Nation. In an 
                increasingly interconnected world, America remains a 
                beacon of hope for many across the globe because of our 
                open hearts during times of extraordinary challenge and 
                our dedication to our common humanity. We must nurture 
                these traits in our children to ensure America 
                continues to be a symbol of promise to the world.

                On Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we celebrate the 
                example set by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the 
                Lubavitcher Rebbe, who dedicated his life to improving 
                education and fostering goodwill for all people. His 
                legacy continues to inspire individuals to carry 
                forward his effort to build a brighter future. Each 
                year, Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., reminds us of 
                our obligation to create opportunities for a better 
                tomorrow--life lessons we pass on to all our children.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 15, 2011, as 
                Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon all 
                Americans to observe this day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. 
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[FR Doc. 2011-9728
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