Father's Day, 2006

Proclamation 8030 of June 6, 2006

Father's Day, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

By offering guidance, support, and unconditional love,
a father is one of the most important influences in a
child's life. On Father's Day, we honor our fathers and
celebrate the special bond between a father and a
child.

Fathers play a significant role in shaping the
character of their children and the future of our
country. By spending time with their sons and daughters
and listening to their experiences, fathers can have a
profound impact on their children's lives. As advisors,
role models, and friends, fathers help their children
to understand the difference between right and wrong
and to recognize how the decisions they make today can
affect the rest of their lives. Fathers instill
important values and prepare young people for the
challenges and opportunities ahead. Through their daily
sacrifices, fathers provide a loving and secure home in
which their children can grow to become successful
adults and good citizens. Their love and dedication
inspire the next generation of Americans to achieve
their dreams and demonstrate the true spirit of our
Nation.

Father's Day also gives us an opportunity to remember
the fathers who are currently serving in our Armed
Forces. Our Nation is grateful for the courage and
sacrifice of the many proud fathers wearing our
country's uniform. By advancing freedom and protecting
our way of life, these brave individuals are helping to
lay the foundation of peace for our children and
grandchildren.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 18,
2006, as Father's Day. I encourage all Americans to
express admiration and appreciation to fathers for
their many contributions to our Nation's children. I
direct the appropriate officials of the Government to
display the flag of the United States on all Government
buildings on this day. I also call upon State and local
governments and citizens to observe this day with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand
six, and of the Independence of the United States of
America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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