Families are fundamental to the lifeblood and strength of our world.
They are the nurturers, caregivers, role models, teachers, counselors, and those who instill our values. Generation upon generation have first experienced love through family bonds. We all must work toward the goal of preserving these ties, society's most valuable resource. In recognition of the vital links that connect us, the United States joins with other members of the United Nations in proclaiming 1994 as the International Year of the Family. The fabric of the United States and the world is woven together from many diverse ethnic and cultural family threads.