[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30287-30288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-14407]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 6, 2001 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 7446 of June 2, 2001

                
National Child's Day, 2001

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our children, who are today dreaming big dreams and who 
                are filled with hope, will someday serve as leaders in 
                government, industry, education, and the arts. For the 
                good of our country and its continued progress and 
                advancement, we must strive to give all young Americans 
                the best possible start in life.

                Falling between Mother's Day and Father's Day, Child's 
                Day is celebrated this year on June 3, the first Sunday 
                of the month. This special occasion gives us a unique 
                opportunity to remember the joys and wonder of our own 
                childhood and to reflect on how positive and healthy 
                experiences in one's early years significantly 
                influence later achievements and happiness.

                All adults must work together to ensure the safety and 
                well-being of our Nation's most precious resource, our 
                children. Every youngster deserves to live in a safe, 
                permanent, and caring family; but, unfortunately, this 
                is not always the case. Government cannot make people 
                love one another, but it can and must cultivate a 
                climate that helps families, as well as the individuals 
                and groups that support them.

                Our Nation must reaffirm its commitment to loving and 
                caring for our children. We must improve the safety of 
                schools and neighborhoods and mobilize faith-based and 
                community groups to fight poverty and addiction. 
                Because many youngsters now grow up in single-parent 
                homes, we must promote responsible fatherhood, in all 
                its aspects, including spiritual leadership, emotional 
                security, and financial support. We must also help 
                families in crisis, protect children from abuse and 
                neglect, and encourage adoption for children who must 
                be removed from their biological parents.

                Our responsibility to our young people, however, 
                extends beyond just their physical and emotional well-
                being. We must also provide them with a quality 
                education, so that no child is left behind in our fast-
                paced global economy. Adults should also encourage 
                youngsters to always set high goals, make right 
                choices, and stay involved in their communities. By 
                doing so, boys and girls can pursue lives of meaning 
                and fulfillment as contributing members of society.

                Every child in every neighborhood has unique gifts to 
                offer. We must nurture our children's dreams, help them 
                develop their talents and abilities, and ensure their 
                healthy development so that they may reach their full 
                potential. Our success in this vital endeavor will 
                affect the direction of their lives and the future 
                strength and vitality of our Nation.

                In recognition of the importance of our Nation's 
                children, the Senate, by Senate Resolution 90 approved 
                May 25, 2001, has designated June 3, 2001, as 
                ``National Child's Day'' and has requested that the 
                President issue a Proclamation calling for appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities.

                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, 2001, as National 
                Child's Day. I encourage all Americans to share in the 
                mission of preparing

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                our young people for life's challenges and 
                opportunities. By reading to youngsters, listening to 
                their cares and concerns, and providing them with safe 
                and loving homes, we can make a positive and lasting 
                contribution to their health, happiness, and well-
                being.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                second day of June, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand one, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 01-14407
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