Family Day, 2006

Proclamation 8056 of September 22, 2006

Family Day, 2006

By The President Of The United States of America

A Proclamation

Families instill values, shape character, and are the
foundation of a hopeful society. On Family Day, we
celebrate the rich traditions of family life and
emphasize the importance of stable and loving
relationships between children and parents.

Families are a source of inspiration and strength, and
they provide hope and solace in the face of adversity.
Children especially benefit from the bonds of family.
During critical times in children's lives, family
members encourage them to aim high and achieve their
dreams, herald their successes, and promote positive
behavior. Through their guidance and support, family
members prepare young people for the challenges and
opportunities ahead.

Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other
caregivers are the first line of defense in helping
young people avoid the dangers and temptations they
face each day. By being attentive to children's
activities and choices, families can help young people
grow into successful adults.

My Administration remains committed to strengthening
American families. We are working to protect the
institution of marriage, promote responsible
fatherhood, encourage parents to be involved in the
education of their children, and provide every child
with the opportunity to learn. By helping America's
families thrive, we can build a brighter future for our
country and give our young people the foundation they
need to make good choices and build lives of purpose.

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 25, 2006, as
Family Day. I call on the people of the United States
to observe this day by reflecting on the blessings of
family and participating in family activities that
strengthen relationships between children and parents.

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