Father's Day, 2015

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 121 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]

[Presidential Documents]

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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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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.

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.

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.

oung 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.

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.

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