[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 5, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 31165-31166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2825]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 8152--National Child's Day, 2007



Proclamation 8153--Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2007



Proclamation 8154--National Homeownership Month, 2007


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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8152 of May 31, 2007

                
National Child's Day, 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.

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                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. 
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