Father's Day, 2020

Vol. 85

Wednesday,

No. 122

June 24, 2020

Part II

The President

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Proclamation 10051--Father's Day, 2020

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 10051 of June 19, 2020

Father's Day, 2020

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Fathers are instrumental in helping prepare children
for life, instilling in them the values essential to
one day becoming responsible, grounded, and successful
adults. As a Nation, we are grateful to the men
dedicated to raising well-rounded children. On Father's
Day, we honor and celebrate our fathers and father
figures for their daily contributions to thriving
families and communities.

The presence of fathers in the lives of our Nation's
children is important to their growth, development, and
well-being. Fathers serve as role models to their
children, exemplifying hard work, devotion to family,
self-confidence, and faith. Through their character,
determination, strength, and direction, they guide our
futures toward happiness. Thus, it is no surprise that
research increasingly shows involved fathers can help
foster self-esteem, success in school, empathy, and
positive behavior in their children.

By raising children to be happy, productive, and
responsible adults, fathers play a critical role in
shaping our society. Our fathers set an example for us
of how to be our best in every aspect of our lives. The
lessons they teach us guide us as we strive to care for
our families, succeed at school and at work, serve
others, and contribute to our communities. They are
integral to raising future generations of Americans who
will continue to build an ever-stronger Nation. That is
why my Administration continues to provide grant
funding to organizations across our country that work
to strengthen relationships between fathers and their
children, foster responsible parenting, and help
fathers find and keep gainful employment.

Our Nation is indebted to the men who have embraced the
great blessing and solemn duty of fatherhood. Every
day, they make sacrifices to ensure their children,
whether by birth, adoption, or foster care, receive the
care and affection they deserve. Today, we express our
everlasting gratitude to our fathers and father figures
for their love and commitment, and for all they have
done to shape our lives.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, in accordance with a joint
resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as
amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 21,
2020, as Father's Day. I call on United States
Government officials to display the flag of the United
States on all Government buildings on Father's Day and
invite State and local governments and the people of
the United States to observe Father's Day with
appropriate ceremonies.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
nineteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.