Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1996

Proclamation 6876 of March 29, 1996

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 1996

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In looking forward to the 21st century, we recognize
that excellence in education is the key to our Nation's
future. At a time when we face difficult choices about
how best to strengthen that future, our commitment to
meaningful education for our youth must remain
absolutely firm--we have a profound obligation to put
children's needs first and to make the essential
investments that will help them succeed.

Throughout his distinguished life, Rabbi Menachem
Mendel Schneerson was an advocate for the high-quality
education and strong values young people need to become
productive and caring citizens. Drawing on a deep
tradition of faith and a dedication to strengthening
family and community ties, the Lubavitcher Rebbe sought
to help our youth become responsible leaders and moral
thinkers.

On this day and throughout the year, let us join
parents, teachers, and concerned people everywhere who
are following Rabbi Schneerson's example by empowering
young people with essential skills and knowledge. By
nurturing their minds and spirits together, we can help
our children to embrace all of the exciting challenges
ahead.

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 March 31, 1996, as Education
and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon educators,
volunteers, and all the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-ninth day of March, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and ninety-six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and twentieth.