National Child's Day, 2013

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 9059 of November 19, 2013

National Child's Day, 2013

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year on National Child's Day, America takes time
to celebrate our most precious resource. We reaffirm
our commitment to giving our next generation the tools
to lead, innovate, and pursue their own measure of
happiness.

In the United States of America, no matter where you
come from, who you are, or how you look, you should
have a chance to succeed. That is why we must build
ladders of opportunity for all children--including
high-quality preschool, strong education in key fields
like math and science, and nutritious meals that give
young people the energy to focus. Through First Lady
Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, my
Administration is helping children develop habits that
will let them lead healthier lives, and we are
partnering with businesses, local governments, and non-
profit organizations to ensure families have the
information they need to give our children the happy,
healthy futures they deserve.

Yet equal opportunity cannot exist while some parents
are forced to choose between buying groceries, paying
the rent, or taking their children to the doctor. Under
the Affordable Care Act, new health insurance options
are now available to millions of Americans. Millions of
families will gain access to affordable coverage
options through the new Health Insurance Marketplace,
including through Medicaid in those States that have
chosen to expand coverage. Thanks to this law, children
can no longer be denied coverage because they have a
pre-existing condition. And most health plans are
covering recommended preventive services for children,
including developmental screenings and immunizations,
without cost-sharing.

With the support of a Nation and the guidance of
parents and mentors, our children can lead America into
a bright new age. Today, let us strengthen our resolve
to provide the opportunities their energy and
creativity demand.

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 November 20, 2013, as
National Child's Day. I call upon all citizens to
observe this day with appropriate activities, programs,
and ceremonies, and to rededicate ourselves to creating
the bright future we want for our Nation's children.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
nineteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.