National Family Week, 2005

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Part V

The President

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Proclamation 7964--National Family Week, 2005

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 7964 of November 21, 2005

National Family Week, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Families give our society direction and purpose. During
National Family Week, we celebrate the many
contributions families make to our country.

Throughout America's history, families have been the
foundation of our society and a source of stability and
love for every generation. Strong families teach
children to live moral lives and help us pass down the
values that define a caring society. By nurturing a
child's personal development and providing a safe
environment for growth, families prepare our Nation's
youth to realize the promise of America. Family is one
of the three cornerstones of the Helping America's
Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush. We are
working with families, schools, and communities to help
children make right choices and build healthy,
successful lives. Through USA Freedom Corps, my
Administration is also providing opportunities for
families to volunteer together and make a positive
difference in their communities.

At this crucial hour in the history of freedom, our
Nation is grateful for the sacrifice of our military
families who love and support the men and women of our
Armed Forces. My Administration is committed to
providing a better quality of life for our military
families and helping them plan for the future. During
National Family Week and throughout the year, Americans
stand solidly behind the men and women of our Armed
Forces and join all military families as they pray for
the safety and strength of their sons and daughters,
husbands and wives, and fathers and mothers.

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 November 20 through November
26, 2005, as National Family Week. I invite the States,
communities, and all the people of the United States to
join together in observing this week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation's
families.

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