Family Day, 2007

Proclamation 8178 of September 20, 2007

Family Day, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Families are the cornerstone of our Nation. On Family
Day, we underscore our dedication to strengthening
America's families and recognize the importance that
the bonds between parents and children hold for the
future of our country.

Parents and family members are the first and most
important influence in a child's life. Families offer a
stable and nurturing environment by providing love,
guidance, support, and comfort. They help young people
gain the skills they need to succeed in life and the
courage and drive to realize their dreams. By caring
for and spending time with their children, parents
instill lifelong values and help build a better
America.

My Administration is committed to supporting American
families. We are working with faith-based and community
organizations to promote healthy marriages, responsible
fatherhood, and positive youth development. When
children are connected to family, community, school,
and places of worship, they are more likely to make
good choices and reach their full potential.

Families help prepare children for the opportunities
and challenges of the 21st century by encouraging them
and insisting on high standards. Strong, loving
families help young Americans grow into successful
adults and build a Nation shining with optimism.

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 September 24, 2007, as
Family Day. I call upon the people of the United States
to observe this day by engaging in activities that
strengthen the bonds between parents and children.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.