[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 18, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61629-61630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8807]



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Part VI





The President





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Proclamation 8070--National Character Counts Week, 2006



Proclamation 8071--National Forest Products Week, 2006


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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 201 / Wednesday, October 18, 2006 / 
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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8070 of October 13, 2006

                
National Character Counts Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America's strength is found in the spirit and character 
                of our people. During National Character Counts Week, 
                we renew our commitment to instilling values in our 
                young people and to encouraging all Americans to 
                remember the importance of good character.

                As the primary teachers and examples of character, 
                parents help create a more compassionate and decent 
                society. And as individuals, we all have an obligation 
                to help our children become responsible citizens and 
                realize their full potential. By demonstrating values 
                such as integrity, courage, honesty, and patriotism, 
                all Americans can help our children develop strength 
                and character.

                Countless individuals throughout our country 
                demonstrate character by volunteering their time and 
                energy to help neighbors in need. The men and women of 
                our Armed Forces set an example of character by bravely 
                putting the security of our Nation before their own 
                lives. We also see character in the family members, 
                teachers, coaches, and other dedicated individuals 
                whose hearts are invested in the future of our 
                children.

                Our changing world requires virtues that sustain our 
                democracy, make self-government possible, and help 
                build a more hopeful future. National Character Counts 
                Week is an opportunity to recognize the depth of 
                America's character and appreciate those who pass on 
                our values to future generations.

                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 October 15 through October 
                21, 2006, as National Character Counts Week. I call 
                upon public officials, educators, librarians, parents, 
                students, and all Americans to observe this week with 
                appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
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