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 118 STAT. 4156 PROCLAMATION 7803—JULY 23, 2004 President Reagan said: ‘‘Above all, we must realize that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adver- saries in today’s world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Ameri- cans do have.’’; These words carry forward today as we continue to push for democratic freedoms and human rights around the world. The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclama- tion designating the third week in July of each year as ‘‘Captive Na- tions Week.’’; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 18 through July 24, 2004, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their commitment to all those seeking liberty, justice, and self- determination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twen- ty-ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7803 of July 23, 2004 Parents’ Day, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Parents are a source of hope, help, stability, and love for their children. Parents also teach children important values like courage, compassion, self-reliance, reverence, integrity, and respect for others. As we cele- brate Parents’ Day, we recognize the important contributions of Amer- ica’s parents and renew our commitment to standing with our families to help them raise healthy, responsible children. Parenthood is a privilege and a great joy that comes with great respon- sibility. Mothers and fathers play the vital roles of provider, nurturer, disciplinarian, counselor, advocate, educator, and motivator. They offer unconditional love and help their children to realize their dreams. As parents work to send the right messages to our young people, they shape the character and future of our Nation. To help strengthen American families and encourage parents’ active in- volvement in the lives of their children, my Administration is com- mitted to promoting healthy marriages and responsible fatherhood. We are providing information to parents on early childhood education and development and supporting community-based parenting education programs. We are also providing parents with more options in edu- cating their children and more opportunities to adopt young boys and girls in need. On Parents’ Day, we honor America’s mothers and fathers for their guidance, support, and unconditional love for their children. The tire- VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00122 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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