Family Day, 2010

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Part III

The President

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Proclamation 8570--Family Day, 2010

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8570 of September 27, 2010

Family Day, 2010

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Committed families shape and guide our children,
preparing them for every obstacle they may encounter
and encouraging them to overcome life's most demanding
challenges. Today, our young people are exposed to
negative influences that can lead to dangerous
decisions, such as abusing drugs and alcohol. When
parents, loved ones, and mentors take the time to
educate youth about the risks they face, they can
change attitudes and reduce the likelihood their loved
ones will use alcohol and illicit drugs. On Family Day,
we honor the devotion of parents and family members,
and recognize their critical role in teaching our young
people positive and healthy behaviors.

Parents across America balance demanding
responsibilities at work with family needs, including
valuable time spent with their children. America's
youth encounter difficult choices in their daily lives,
and we must be there for them as they strive to succeed
in school and resist pressures to use dangerous
substances that can affect their health and limit their
potential. Concerned and active parents and guardians
play a critical role in keeping our children drug-free,
and they can demonstrate by example how to lead a
healthy and drug-free life. I encourage all Americans
to visit www.TheAntiDrug.com for information and
resources to talk with children and warn them against
the perils of drug use.

Simple daily activities such as sharing a meal, a
conversation, or a book can have an enormous impact on
the life of a child. Strong and engaged families help
build a strong America, and it is our responsibility as
concerned family members to discuss the dangers of
substance abuse. On this Family Day, let us recommit to
creating a solid foundation for the future health and
happiness of all our Nation's children.

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 September 27, 2010,
as Family Day. I call upon the people of the United
States to join together in observing this day by
spending time with your families, and by engaging in
appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor and
strengthen our Nation's families.

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