[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8161--JULY 12, 2007

Proclamation 8161 of July 12, 2007
Parents' Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Parents' Day, America honors our mothers and fathers for their
extraordinary devotion and for the great sacrifices they make to provide
a hopeful and promising future for their children.
The guidance and unconditional love of parents help create a nurturing
environment so children can grow and reach their full potential. Parents
work to impart to their children the strength and determination to
follow their dreams and the courage to do what is right. They shape the
character of their children by sharing their wisdom and setting a
positive example. As role models, parents also instill the values and
principles that help prepare children to be responsible adults and good
citizens.
My Administration is committed to strengthening American families by
supporting Federal, State, and faith-based and community programs that
promote healthy marriages and responsible parenting. Parents are a
child's first teachers, and we recognize their critical role in helping
children do well in school. My Administration is committed to helping
parents and schools ensure that every child has the best opportunity to
learn and succeed.
On Parents' Day, we pay tribute to mothers and fathers and celebrate the
special bonds of love between parents and their children. We also
express our deep gratitude to parents who serve in the Armed Forces and
those whose sons and daughters have answered the call to defend our
country. Our Nation is grateful for their honorable service and for the
sacrifices family members make as their loved ones work to advance the
cause of freedom.
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 and consistent with Public Law 103-362, as
amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 22, 2007, as Parents' Day. I
call upon citizens, private organizations, and governmental bodies at
all levels to engage in activities and educational efforts that
recognize, support, and honor parents, and I encourage Amer

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ican sons and daughters to convey their love, respect, and appreciation
to their parents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH