Parents' Day, 2005

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Part VI

The President

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Proclamation 7914--Parents' Day, 2005

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Title 3--
The President
Proclamation 7914 of July 21, 2005

Parents' Day, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Parents are role models for their children. With
patience, sacrifice, and love, they teach their
children life lessons and prepare them for the future.
On Parents' Day, we express our gratitude for the hard
work of parents throughout America and reaffirm our
commitment to promoting a culture of responsible
parenthood.

Mothers and fathers love their children unconditionally
and make daily sacrifices to provide for them. Parents
create a safe, nurturing environment in which their
children can grow and learn. By instructing their
children to make right choices, parents instill
lifelong values and prepare their children for the
challenges and opportunities ahead. Parents experience
the great joy of watching their sons and daughters
mature into responsible adults and good citizens.

On Parents' Day, we recognize the boundless love and
generosity of all parents, including the foster and
adoptive parents who demonstrate the compassionate
spirit of America. We honor parents for their
dedication to providing our Nation's children with the
love and support they need.

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 and consistent with Public Law 103-362, as
amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 24, 2005, as
Parents' Day. I encourage all Americans to express
love, respect, and appreciation to parents across our
Nation. I also call upon citizens to observe this day
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-first day of July, 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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