National Family Week, 2015

Vol. 80

Wednesday,

No. 227

November 25, 2015

Part III

The President

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Proclamation 9371--National Family Week, 2015

Proclamation 9372--Thanksgiving Day, 2015

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 9371 of November 20, 2015

National Family Week, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Across the range of diverse experiences and traditions
that have been written into our Nation's story, family
has remained a steadfast and common foundation. Every
day, families offer comfort and support to one another
with enduring and unconditional love and they
contribute to their communities and our country. During
National Family Week, we uplift and honor the families
that give so much to forge a brighter future for
themselves and for America.

All families deserve every opportunity to thrive, and
the Affordable Care Act has given millions of American
families the peace of mind that comes with health
insurance. My Administration is dedicated to helping
working families feel more secure in a constantly
changing economy, and I have pushed to make paid family
leave available for all, so that new parents can spend
time with their newborns and still support their
families. And because too many hardworking people are
still forced to choose between a paycheck and caring
for a sick child or an elderly relative at home, I have
taken action to help States enact paid leave and paid
sick leave laws of their own. Additionally, I continue
to call on the Congress to pass the Healthy Families
Act, which would allow working women and men to earn up
to one week of paid sick leave per year--precious time
that could be used to care for themselves and their
families.

Raising the minimum wage is one of the best ways to
give a well-earned boost to working families.
Benefiting employees, businesses, and our whole
economy, raising the wage will help Americans from all
walks of life breathe easier knowing they can pay their
bills and provide for their loved ones at the same
time. Moreover, to secure the promise of happy and
healthy golden years for our Nation's seniors, we will
continue working to provide more Americans with access
to strong and flexible retirement plans that are stable
and affordable. And because we have a sacred obligation
to the men and women who give so much to defend our
country and our freedom, my Administration has taken
action to improve mental health care and education
services for veterans, service members, and their
families. Joining Forces, an initiative launched by
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, is also
working to support our selfless military families by
connecting them with the resources and services they
deserve.

It is the responsibility of all Americans to build a
country future generations will be proud of and
inspired by. This week, let us reflect on and applaud
the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our
families. As we reminisce on warm memories and share in
the joy and love family can provide, let us also pledge
to lift up our loved ones and recommit to the family
bonds that have strengthened the fabric of our Nation.

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 22 through
November 28, 2015, as National Family Week. I invite
all States, communities, and individuals to join in
observing this week with appropriate ceremonies and
activities to honor our Nation's families.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twentieth day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and fortieth.