Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2010

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Part V

The President

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Proclamation 8486--Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2010

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8486 of March 25, 2010

Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2010

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

To secure a bright future for America, we must instill
in our children a love of learning as well as a spirit
of compassion. These are two of our Nation's most
cherished and enduring values. Today, let us rededicate
ourselves to preparing our next generation of leaders
for the world they will inherit.

For America to thrive in the 21st century, we need a
workforce with the knowledge and skills to compete in
the global economy. More than ever before, the success
of every American will depend on their level of
academic achievement. A world class education can
unlock every child's full potential, and that remains
our best roadmap to prosperity.

However, our leadership in the world relies upon
citizens who are not only well-educated, but also
driven by their humanity and civic virtue. In the wake
of this year's devastating earthquakes in Haiti and
Chile, Americans stepped forward to help, carrying on
the unmatched tradition of generosity that defines our
national character. By passing on this spirit of
compassion to our children, we help ensure America
remains a beacon of hope to people around the world.

The importance of education and kindness was promoted
in the work of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the
Lubavitcher Rebbe, inspiring countless individuals to
uphold these values in their own lives and communities.
Each year, Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., reminds
us of his legacy and the principles to which he
dedicated himself. As we strengthen our Nation's
ladders of opportunity, let us teach our children to
lift up generations yet to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim March 26, 2010, as
``Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.'' I call upon all
Americans to observe this week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord two
thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.