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 118 STAT. 4202 PROCLAMATION 7838—NOV. 4, 2004 Today, the United Nations is helping advance these ideals in many places around the globe. The U.N. assisted Afghanistan in making his- tory when Afghan women and men voted in a democratic Presidential election earlier this month. In Sudan, Liberia, Haiti, and other nations, the U.N. has been working to bring security, stability, and humani- tarian assistance to people in need. From Africa to the Caribbean to Asia, the U.N. is helping to turn societies away from old conflicts, overcome persistent poverty, and fight HIV/AIDS and other diseases. The United States remains committed to the high ideals of the U.N. as stated in its charter: ‘‘To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. . . to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights. . . and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom.’’; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2004, as United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas under the flag of the United States to honor the observance of United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7838 of November 4, 2004 National Adoption Month, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation By deciding to share their hearts and homes with a child, adoptive par- ents demonstrate great compassion and receive many blessings in re- turn. During National Adoption Month, we recognize the generosity of adoptive and foster families who are providing hope and love, and we encourage the adoption of children of all ages. In 2002, I signed the Promoting Safe and Stable Families legislation that supports families and promotes adoption, and last December I signed the Adoption Promotion Act of 2003 to increase incentives to adopt older children. We have raised the adoption tax credit to $10,000 per child and created the AdoptUSKids website that has joined thou- sands of children with adoptive parents. We are working hard to place more children from foster care to permanent homes. This year, on No- vember 20, communities from all 50 States and the District of Colum- bia will celebrate National Adoption Day by finalizing the adoption of thousands of children by loving families. And each one of those fami- lies will be enriched by the addition of new members. By bringing care and hope into other lives, individuals can fill their own lives with greater purpose. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00168 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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