National Child's Day, 2007

Proclamation 8152 of May 31, 2007

National Child's Day, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Today's children are tomorrow's leaders, and our Nation
has a responsibility to ensure that they develop the
character and skills needed to succeed. On National
Child's Day, we underscore our commitment to our
children and pledge to provide them with the care,
protection, and education they deserve.

Children are great blessings in our lives. They rely on
the love and guidance of parents, family members,
mentors from faith-based and community organizations,
and teachers to help them gain a sense of confidence
and learn that their actions have consequences. All of
us play an important role in teaching our children that
the decisions they make today will affect them for the
rest of their lives.

My Administration is committed to helping young
Americans reach their full potential. One of my top
priorities is to reauthorize the No Child Left Behind
Act, a good law that has brought great progress.
Students are scoring higher and beginning to close the
achievement gap, proving that when we set expectations
high, America's schools and students will rise to meet
them. My Administration is also ensuring that our
country is competitive by enhancing math and science
education through the American Competitiveness
Initiative. Additionally, the Department of Health and
Human Services and its partners are working to prevent
childhood obesity by encouraging America's youth to
exercise and practice healthy eating habits. And the
Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady
Laura Bush, raises awareness about the challenges that
face our young people and motivates caring adults to
connect with children in three key areas: family,
school, and community. We will continue to work to
provide a safe environment and a quality education for
our Nation's boys and girls to ensure that they are
prepared to lead lives of purpose and success.

On National Child's Day and throughout the year, we are
grateful for young Americans and those who support
them. Through a loving commitment to America's youth,
we can create a more hopeful society, build a bright
future for our country, and encourage our children to
achieve their dreams.

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 June 3, 2007 as National
Child's Day. I call upon our citizens to celebrate
National Child's Day with the appropriate ceremonies
and activities. I also urge all Americans to dedicate
time and energy to educating our youth and providing
them with a safe and caring environment.

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