National Character Counts Week, 2007, 60527-60528 [07-5297]

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 24, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 60527-60528]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5297]



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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 8192--National Character Counts Week, 2007



Proclamation 8193--National Forest Products Week, 2007



Executive Order 13449--Protection of Striped Bass and Red Drum Fish 
Populations


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 24, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8192 of October 19, 2007

                
National Character Counts Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The greatness of a nation is measured not by power or 
                wealth but by the character of its people. During 
                National Character Counts Week, we underscore our 
                dedication to promoting values for our young people and 
                encourage all Americans to demonstrate good character.

                As America's youth strive to become responsible adults, 
                they carry with them the values and traditions they 
                were taught as children. At home, parents and families 
                can teach universal values such as respect, tolerance, 
                self-restraint, fairness, and compassion. In the 
                community, we all can set good examples and demonstrate 
                the virtues of leadership, patriotism, and responsible 
                citizenship. The members of our Armed Forces 
                demonstrate the strength of America's character by 
                answering the call of service to our Nation.

                Through the Helping America's Youth initiative, caring 
                adults are connected with at-risk youth so that they 
                have a mentor and an example as they navigate the 
                challenges young people face. By working together, we 
                can give children the skill and habits they need to 
                reach their full potential.

                During National Character Counts Week and throughout 
                the year, I urge all citizens to support the character 
                development of our youth and make a difference in the 
                lives of others. One way for all Americans to add to 
                the character of our country is to volunteer to help a 
                neighbor in need, and more information can be found at 
                volunteer.gov. I encourage every American to serve a 
                cause greater than themselves and set a positive 
                example in their community.

                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 October 21 through October 
                27, 2007, as National Character Counts Week. I call 
                upon public officials, educators, librarians, parents, 
                students, and all Americans to observe this week with 
                appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                nineteenth day of October, 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. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-5297
Filed 10-23-07; 8:50 am]
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