[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 15, 2010)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 178 / Wednesday, September 15, 2010 / 
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                Proclamation 8560 of September 10, 2010

                
National Grandparents Day, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Throughout our history, American families have been 
                guided and strengthened by the support of devoted 
                grandparents. These mentors have a special place in our 
                homes and communities, ensuring the stories and 
                traditions of our heritage are passed down through 
                generations. On National Grandparents Day, we honor 
                those who have helped shape the character of our 
                Nation, and we thank these role models for their 
                immeasurable acts of love, care, and understanding.

                Grandparents witness great milestones in the lives of 
                their children and grandchildren. Whether with us when 
                we learn to read or ride a bicycle, they celebrate 
                early triumphs, console us when we are distressed, and 
                cultivate our dreams. Through decades of hard work and 
                sacrifice, our forebears have also enabled many of the 
                rights and opportunities now accessible to all 
                Americans. As a country and a people, our grandparents 
                have made us who we are today.

                National Grandparents Day presents a chance to show our 
                profound appreciation and respect for the central roles 
                that family elders play in our lives. The legacy of 
                these selfless caregivers is not only reflected in the 
                principles and sense of purpose they inspire in their 
                loved ones, but also in their unique ability to reach 
                across ages and enrich the lives of generations of 
                Americans.

                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 September 12, 2010, 
                as National Grandparents Day. I call upon all Americans 
                to take the time to honor their own grandparents and 
                those in their community.

                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
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