Father's Day, 2015, 36457-36460 [2015-15698]

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 121 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 36457-36460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15698]



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Vol. 80

Wednesday,

No. 121

June 24, 2015

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9296--Father's Day, 2015



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                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 80 , No. 121 / Wednesday, June 24, 2015 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9296 of June 19, 2015

                
Father's Day, 2015

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Being a dad is one of the most important jobs a man can 
                have, and few things bring as much joy and pride as the 
                blessing of fatherhood. Raising your children is an 
                incredible privilege, but it is also a tremendous 
                responsibility. It requires hard work, frequent 
                struggle, and a commitment to always be there for your 
                daughters and sons. Today, we celebrate the men who 
                provide us unconditional love and support, and who 
                teach us to lead lives of courage and character.

                Fathers are some of our first role models and coaches 
                in life. They inspire us to strive for what is 
                possible--supporting us no matter what path we choose, 
                encouraging us to reach higher, and always believing in 
                us, even when we may not believe in ourselves. Through 
                their example, they demonstrate that with self-
                discipline and dedication, we can achieve our highest 
                aspirations, and they are there to cheer us on every 
                step of the way.

                Fatherhood demands sacrifice, and it is often difficult 
                work--but being a dad does not require perfection. Our 
                children do not expect us to be superheroes, but we do 
                have an obligation to show up and be there for our 
                kids. If we want our sons and daughters to work hard, 
                fight for what is right, and earn their piece of the 
                American dream, we must show them that we can overcome 
                challenges with grit and determination, strive to do 
                better every day, and throughout it all, never give up 
                hope. It is in seemingly small acts and ordinary 
                moments that our children learn big ideas and the most 
                important lessons in life. Through a love shown and 
                earned by being present, we teach our children what 
                matters and pass on a spirit of empathy, compassion, 
                and selflessness.

                These are the lessons fathers--whether married or 
                single; gay, straight, or transgender; biological, 
                adoptive, or foster--can teach their kids, and across 
                America responsible, committed dads are proving that 
                their children are always their first priority. But if 
                we want all our Nation's daughters and sons to have a 
                fair shot at success in life--no matter who they are or 
                where they are from--we need more fathers to step up 
                and do the hard work of parenting. My Administration 
                has fought to support men who want to be good fathers 
                and to help create opportunities for parents to meet 
                their obligations. And I have also called on men to 
                make this kind of commitment not just to their own 
                families, but to the many young people who do not have 
                responsible adults in their lives. We need devoted, 
                compassionate men to serve as mentors, tutors, big 
                brothers, and foster parents. To learn more about how 
                you can make a lasting impact on a child's life, visit 
                www.WhiteHouse.gov/MyBrothersKeeper or 
                www.Fatherhood.gov.

                On Father's Day, we honor the men who made us who we 
                are. They are examples of success and the ones who 
                constantly push us toward it. And where our own fathers 
                fell short, we have an obligation to rise up and do 
                better than they did with our own children, because if 
                we want our kids to meet the expectations we set for 
                them, we must set high expectations for ourselves. 
                Today, let us reflect on all our fathers have given us 
                and show them the appreciation and gratitude they 
                deserve.

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                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 21, 
                2015, 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, 
                and I call upon all citizens to observe this day with 
                appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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

[FR Doc. 2015-15698
Filed 6-23-15; 11:15 am]
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