Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1998

Proclamation 7078 of April 7, 1998

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1998

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

As a new century of great promise and possibility
approaches, as science and technology advance at
astonishing rates, it is clear that now, more than
ever, education is the key to our children's future.

We should also recognize that education must serve not
only as a path to knowledge, but also as a means to
develop the character of our Nation's youth. When
expanding educational opportunities, we must ensure
that in addition to raising academic standards, we
emphasize values, personal responsibility, and
community spirit.

A firm believer in nurturing both mind and heart, the
Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson,
devoted his life to helping young people realize their
potential and become visionary leaders and thinkers, as
well as concerned, caring, and productive citizens. He
established more than 2,000 educational and social
institutions in more than 40 States and nearly 60
countries. He was deeply committed to fostering civic
pride and moral integrity along with professional
success.

On this day, as we remember Rabbi Schneerson's
achievements, let us reaffirm our commitment to
providing our Nation's children with an education that
will enable them to flourish, both intellectually and
spiritually.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, 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 April 7, 1998, as Education
and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I invite Government officials,
educators, volunteers, and all of the people of the
United States to observe this day with appropriate
activities, programs, and ceremonies.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen
hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and
twenty-second.