Child Health Day, 2006, 58481-58482 [06-8510]

Download as PDF 58481 Presidential Documents Federal Register Vol. 71, No. 192 Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Title 3— Proclamation 8057 of September 28, 2006 The President Child Health Day, 2006 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America’s young people enjoy a future of hope and promise, and we must be committed to supporting them through each opportunity and challenge they face ahead. Each year on Child Health Day, we emphasize the importance of keeping our children safe, encouraging them to practice healthy habits, and educating and empowering them to avoid risky behavior. Parents are children’s first teachers, and they play a crucial role in promoting good health and helping young people grow into responsible, moral, and productive adults. Violence, illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, and early sexual activity are some of the top causes of disease and early death among our youth. By being vigilant and talking with their children about the issues they face, parents can teach children to make the right decisions when they are challenged by peer pressure or tempted to participate in dangerous activities. My Administration recognizes the importance of investing in the health and well-being of our young people, and we remain committed to helping our children build healthy and successful lives. Through the Helping America’s Youth Initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, we are encouraging children to make good choices, educating parents and communities on the importance of positive youth development, and supporting organizations that are dedicated to the success of America’s children. Every day, parents strive to raise their children to be strong and successful adults. By working together, families, teachers, mentors, and government and community leaders can help ensure young people enjoy the opportunity to have long and healthy lives. The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in October as ‘‘Child Health Day’’ and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with MISCELLANEOUS NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 2, 2006, as Child Health Day. I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and State and local governments to reach out to our Nation’s young people, encourage them to avoid dangerous behavior, and help make the right choices to achieve their dreams. VerDate Aug<31>2005 11:47 Oct 03, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4705 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\04OCD0.SGM 04OCD0 58482 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 4, 2006 / Presidential Documents IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtyfirst. [FR Doc. 06–8510 Filed 10–3–06; 8:45 am] VerDate Aug<31>2005 11:47 Oct 03, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4705 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\04OCD0.SGM 04OCD0 GWBOLD.EPS</GPH> rmajette on PROD1PC67 with MISCELLANEOUS Billing code 3195–01–P

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 4, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58481-58482]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8510]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 4, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

[[Page 58481]]

                Proclamation 8057 of September 28, 2006

                
Child Health Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America's young people enjoy a future of hope and 
                promise, and we must be committed to supporting them 
                through each opportunity and challenge they face ahead. 
                Each year on Child Health Day, we emphasize the 
                importance of keeping our children safe, encouraging 
                them to practice healthy habits, and educating and 
                empowering them to avoid risky behavior.

                Parents are children's first teachers, and they play a 
                crucial role in promoting good health and helping young 
                people grow into responsible, moral, and productive 
                adults. Violence, illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, and 
                early sexual activity are some of the top causes of 
                disease and early death among our youth. By being 
                vigilant and talking with their children about the 
                issues they face, parents can teach children to make 
                the right decisions when they are challenged by peer 
                pressure or tempted to participate in dangerous 
                activities.

                My Administration recognizes the importance of 
                investing in the health and well-being of our young 
                people, and we remain committed to helping our children 
                build healthy and successful lives. Through the Helping 
                America's Youth Initiative, led by First Lady Laura 
                Bush, we are encouraging children to make good choices, 
                educating parents and communities on the importance of 
                positive youth development, and supporting 
                organizations that are dedicated to the success of 
                America's children.

                Every day, parents strive to raise their children to be 
                strong and successful adults. By working together, 
                families, teachers, mentors, and government and 
                community leaders can help ensure young people enjoy 
                the opportunity to have long and healthy lives.

                The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 
                1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the 
                designation of the first Monday in October as ``Child 
                Health Day'' and has requested the President to issue a 
                proclamation in observance of this day.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, 
                October 2, 2006, as Child Health Day. I call upon 
                families, schools, child health professionals, faith-
                based and community organizations, and State and local 
                governments to reach out to our Nation's young people, 
                encourage them to avoid dangerous behavior, and help 
                make the right choices to achieve their dreams.

[[Page 58482]]

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 06-8510
Filed 10-3-06; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P
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