Child Health Day, 2008, 58861-58862 [E8-23948]

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 7, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58861-58862]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23948]



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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 8300--Child Health Day, 2008



Proclamation 8301--German-American Day, 2008



Presidential Determination No. 2008-29 of September 30, 2008--Fiscal 
Year 2009 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Authorizations of In-Country 
Refugee Status


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 195 / Tuesday, October 7, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8300 of October 3, 2008

                
Child Health Day, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans have a duty to promote the health and safety 
                of our children. On Child Health Day, we affirm that 
                all children are a precious gift, and we underscore our 
                commitment to helping them realize their full 
                potential.

                Families are the foundation of our society, and parents 
                play the vital role of providing stability, guidance, 
                and discipline so children can lead healthy lives. 
                Teachers, caregivers, and mentors can also help teach 
                children about the importance of making good choices. 
                All Americans can help our Nation's youth become 
                healthy and responsible adults by encouraging them to 
                avoid risky behaviors such as early sexual activity, 
                drugs, alcohol, and violence.

                My Administration remains dedicated to helping younger 
                generations achieve their dreams by supporting programs 
                that encourage children to maintain healthy and active 
                lifestyles. The Helping America';s Youth initiative, 
                led by First Lady Laura Bush, is helping children make 
                smart decisions so they can confront challenges and 
                live longer and better lives. The HealthierUS 
                initiative encourages positive habits and addresses 
                public health issues facing our Nation's youth, such as 
                childhood obesity. Through the President's Challenge, 
                we are promoting personal fitness and encouraging youth 
                to stay active beyond the school gym. Through these and 
                other efforts, we can make our country stronger by 
                teaching children the importance of healthy choices.

                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 6, 2008, 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 
                them make the right choices to achieve their dreams.

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

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