[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 17, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 34603-34604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1370]



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The President





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Proclamation 8270--Father's Day, 2008


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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 17, 2008 / 
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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8270 of June 12, 2008

                
Father's Day, 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 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.

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                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. 
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