Family Day, 2005

Proclamation 7934 of September 16, 2005

Family Day, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Families are a source of hope, stability, and love. On
Family Day, we celebrate the special bonds that link
children and parents, and we recognize the importance
of parental involvement in the lives of their children.
By providing guidance, support, and unconditional love,
families help shape the character and future of our
Nation.

In a free and compassionate society, the public good
depends upon the private character of our citizens.
That character is formed and shaped from a child's
earliest days through the love and guidance of family.
Families help children understand the difference
between right and wrong and the importance of making
good choices. Regular family activities allow parents
to be actively involved in the lives of their children
and instill important values of honesty, compassion,
and respect for others. By raising young people in a
loving and secure environment, parents help them
develop into successful adults and responsible
citizens.

Parents and family are a bedrock of love and support,
and my Administration is committed to strengthening
families. My 2006 budget proposes $240 million for
initiatives that promote responsible fatherhood and
encourage healthy marriages. Through competitive grants
to State-based programs and faith-based and community
organizations, we are helping support their good work.
As parents continue to raise healthy children, we can
all help young people realize a bright and promising
future.

Strong families are the cornerstone of a strong
America, and the well-being of families is a shared
priority for all Americans. As we support families, we
help build a Nation of opportunity and hope.

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 September 26, 2005, as
Family Day. I call on the people of the United States
to observe this day by spending time with family
members and reaffirming the important relationship
between parents and children and the vital role that
families play in our society.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
sixteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two
thousand five, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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