Proc. 8117 Title 3--The President Education and Sharing Day honors the legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and emphasizes our commitment to teach the next generation of Americans the values that make our country strong. The Lubavitcher Rebbe believed that society should "make a new commitment to kindness," and he helped to establish education and outreach centers offering social service programs and humanitarian aid around the world. The character of our young people is strengthened by serving a cause great- er than self and by the anchor of virtues, including courage and compas- sion. By instilling a spirit of service in our children, we create a more opti- mistic future for them and our Nation. 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 March 30, 2007, as Edu- cation and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon government officials, educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to reach out to young people and work to create a better, brighter, and more hopeful future for all. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8117 of March 27, 2007 National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2007 By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation All Americans share a responsibility to protect our Nation's children. Dur- ing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to prevent child abuse and neglect and to work to enable our children to real- ize their full potential. Childhood is a formative time, and abuse can have devastating long-term effects on young lives. In order to provide a safe environment for our young people, parents must work to protect their children from the dangers that threaten them. Family members, educators, public officials, and faith-based and community organizations all play important roles in helping to ensure that children are safe and can grow surrounded by love and stability. My Administration is committed to supporting children and promoting safe and stable families across America. Last year, I signed into law the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006, which will help to prevent and address child abuse and neglect by improving child welfare services and continuing vital mentoting and family programs. Additionally, the De- partment of }ustice's Project Safe Childhood program and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 help officials at all levels of gov- ernment protect our children and bring sexual and online predators, Inter- net pornographers who prey on our children, and other violent criminals to justice with stronger laws and improved coordination among authorities. 34
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