National Character Counts Week, 2018

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 24, 2018)]

[Presidential Documents]

[Pages 53797-53798]

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

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Vol. 83

Wednesday,

No. 206

October 24, 2018

Part III

The President

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Proclamation 9808--National Character Counts Week, 2018

Proclamation 9809--National Forest Products Week, 2018

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Federal Register / Vol. 83 , No. 206 / Wednesday, October 24, 2018 /

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Title 3--

The President

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Proclamation 9808 of October 19, 2018

National Character Counts Week, 2018

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America is improved every day by men and women of great

character and integrity who understand that a

responsible citizenry is needed to ensure the

independence and prosperity of our Nation. The Founders

cherished opportunities to grow, including those that

require one to experience, learn from, and overcome

hardship. In difficult times, the American spirit is

tested and defined by the character of its citizens and

leaders. We have withstood this test time and time

again. During National Character Counts Week, we

recognize that our Nation's continued success depends

on the American people's courageous resolve to remain

united through times of both triumph and tragedy. We

also pledge to foster good character in our communities

and encourage children to form constructive habits.

ain. During National Character Counts Week, we

recognize that our Nation's continued success depends

on the American people's courageous resolve to remain

united through times of both triumph and tragedy. We

also pledge to foster good character in our communities

and encourage children to form constructive habits.

Character is nurtured in our families and communities.

Parents and guardians have the unique responsibility to

teach young people valuable traits, such as

perseverance, courage, respect, and hard work. Teachers

as well as civic and church leaders also play an

integral role in helping our children adopt habits of

good behavior. Good examples set by mentors empower

youth to make smart choices that ultimately define them

as individuals and us as a Nation. Every American

should strive to live by example and never stop

improving their character.

Strong families, church communities, and civic

organizations have a significant effect on the positive

development of our youth. By empowering these strong

networks, my Administration is encouraging them to help

our youth to do their very best, learn from mistakes,

and become leaders. First Lady Melania Trump's BE BEST

initiative is improving the lives of young people by

championing evidence-based programs that help our

communities focus on the emotional, social, and

physical well-being of our children. As social media

and technology provide more opportunities for children

to communicate with each other, their ability to

influence others and be a force for good also expands.

championing evidence-based programs that help our

communities focus on the emotional, social, and

physical well-being of our children. As social media

and technology provide more opportunities for children

to communicate with each other, their ability to

influence others and be a force for good also expands.

This week, especially, we refocus our efforts to be

good examples--to our Nation's youth and each other--

and to promote acts of service and leadership. We also

express our gratitude to parents, guardians, teachers,

civic and church leaders, and mentors for their vital

work in raising children of strong character and

integrity.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the

United States of America, by virtue of the authority

vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the

United States, do hereby proclaim October 21 through

October 27, 2018, as National Character Counts Week. I

call upon public officials, educators, parents,

students, and all Americans to observe this week with

appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

nineteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two

thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and forty-

third.

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