Father's Day, 2005, 35503-35504 [05-12283]

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 117 (Monday, June 20, 2005)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 35503-35504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12283]



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Part II





The President





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Proclamation 7911--Father's Day, 2005



Executive Order 13379--Amendment to Executive Order 13369, Relating to 
the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform



Notice of June 17, 2005--Continuation of the National Emergency With 
Respect to the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation Created by the 
Accumulation of Weapons-Usable Fissile Material in the Territory of the 
Russian Federation


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 117 / Monday, June 20, 2005 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 7911 of June 16, 2005

                
Father's Day, 2005

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Being a father is a great responsibility and a great 
                joy. From the moment their children are born, fathers 
                face the daily tasks of being mentors, protectors, 
                providers, and friends. Fathers take great pride in 
                watching their children take their first steps, learn 
                to read, and attend their first day of school. On 
                Father's Day, our Nation honors fathers across America, 
                and we express our deep gratitude for their selfless 
                love and sacrifices.

                Caring, decent, and hardworking fathers give much of 
                themselves. By offering unconditional love and 
                providing guidance and discipline, a father is a source 
                of stability and one of the most important influences 
                on his children. A father's example helps shape the 
                character and values that his children will carry with 
                them into adulthood, and the lessons he teaches remain 
                with them for a lifetime. By encouraging his sons and 
                daughters to set high standards, work hard, and make 
                good decisions, a father shows his children that they 
                can meet life's challenges and be good citizens.

                Responsible fatherhood is essential to a compassionate 
                society in which all children are surrounded by love 
                and taught the importance of respect, honesty, and 
                integrity. My Administration commends all those who are 
                working to strengthen the bonds between fathers and 
                their children.

                On Father's Day and all year long, we honor our 
                Nation's fathers and express our love and appreciation 
                for them. We also honor the many proud fathers who are 
                serving our country on the front lines of freedom. We 
                are grateful for their service and sacrifice, and we 
                pray for them and their families. These men have 
                answered a great call, and they set an example of duty 
                and honor for all Americans.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, in accordance with a joint 
                resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as 
                amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 19, 
                2005, as Father's Day. I direct the appropriate 
                officials of the Government to display the flag of the 
                United States on all Government buildings on this day. 
                I also call upon State and local governments and 
                citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, 
                ceremonies, and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                sixteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand five, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 05-12283
Filed 6-17-05; 10:40 am]
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