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National Child's Day 2007
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 31, 2007

National Child's Day 2007 A Proclamation By the President of the United
States of America

˙˙White House News


Today's children are tomorrow's leaders, and our Nation has a
responsibility to ensure that they develop the character and skills needed
to succeed. On National Child's Day, we underscore our commitment to our
children and pledge to provide them with the care, protection, and
education they deserve.

Children are great blessings in our lives. They rely on the love and
guidance of parents, family members, mentors from faith-based and community
organizations, and teachers to help them gain a sense of confidence and
learn that their actions have consequences. All of us play an important
role in teaching our children that the decisions they make today will
affect them for the rest of their lives.

My Administration is committed to helping young Americans reach their full
potential. One of my top priorities is to reauthorize the No Child Left
Behind Act, a good law that has brought great progress. Students are
scoring higher and beginning to close the achievement gap, proving that
when we set expectations high, America's schools and students will rise to
meet them. My Administration is also ensuring that our country is
competitive by enhancing math and science education through the American
Competitiveness Initiative. Additionally, the Department of Health and
Human Services and its partners are working to prevent childhood obesity by
encouraging America's youth to exercise and practice healthy eating habits.
And the Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush,
raises awareness about the challenges that face our young people and
motivates caring adults to connect with children in three key areas:
family, school, and community. We will continue to work to provide a safe
environment and a quality education for our Nation's boys and girls to
ensure that they are prepared to lead lives of purpose and success.

On National Child's Day and throughout the year, we are grateful for young
Americans and those who support them. Through a loving commitment to
America's youth, we can create a more hopeful society, build a bright
future for our country, and encourage our children to achieve their dreams.

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 June 3, 2007 as National
Child's Day. I call upon our citizens to celebrate National Child's Day
with the appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also urge all Americans
to dedicate time and energy to educating our youth and providing them with
a safe and caring environment.

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

GEORGE W. BUSH

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