National Character Counts Week, 2020

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 205 (Thursday, October 22, 2020)]

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Federal Register / Vol. 85 , No. 205 / Thursday, October 22, 2020 /

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The President

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Proclamation 10103 of October 16, 2020

National Character Counts Week, 2020

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The foundation of any free and virtuous society is the

moral character of its people. Personal responsibility,

integrity, and the other values which define our unique

American spirit underpin our system of self-government

and inspire us to continue working toward a more

perfect Union. As we observe National Character Counts

Week, we think of the special individuals in our lives

who exemplify the character qualities to which we all

aspire. In looking to these examples of honor and

virtue, we recognize that character is a learned

attribute acquired through consistent, purposeful

action, not an inherent trait. We must resolve to build

lives and communities grounded in moral clarity in

order to strengthen ourselves, our families, our

communities, and our Nation.

s of honor and

virtue, we recognize that character is a learned

attribute acquired through consistent, purposeful

action, not an inherent trait. We must resolve to build

lives and communities grounded in moral clarity in

order to strengthen ourselves, our families, our

communities, and our Nation.

From small acts of kindness to supreme selfless

sacrifice, everyday heroes and larger-than-life

American historical figures have deepened the roots of

freedom of our Nation. Individuals of integrity and

principle lift us all to greater heights, evincing the

same core virtues in both the depths of adversity and

the heights of success. We see this exemplified every

day by the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who

risk their lives to defend the cherished blessings of

liberty we hold dear. We also see it every day in our

communities from law enforcement professionals and

first responders who devote their lives to the safety

and well-being of others and face down danger.

Community volunteers and faith organizations reveal the

character of our Nation through their selfless giving

of time and assistance to people in need. In places of

learning, teachers and mentors build up our character

by cultivating social and cultural awareness,

intellectual curiosity, and a sense of responsibility

in our future leaders. And in our homes, family members

and loved ones offer compassion and guidance that also

play a vital role in shaping our values.

learning, teachers and mentors build up our character

by cultivating social and cultural awareness,

intellectual curiosity, and a sense of responsibility

in our future leaders. And in our homes, family members

and loved ones offer compassion and guidance that also

play a vital role in shaping our values.

The inherent righteousness of America's moral character

has perhaps never been needed more than in recent

months as we have battled the coronavirus pandemic. In

communities large and small throughout our country,

acts of kindness have touched millions of individuals

and families, uniting us under one common purpose to

defeat the virus. Americans have selflessly supported

their neighbors in need, delivering food and essential

supplies to the most vulnerable and evincing a deep

capacity for generosity and caring. Medical

professionals have worked long hours at great personal

risk to provide care to the sick and injured, and

military personnel have mobilized to provide critical

medical assistance and help keep us safe. Faith and

community leaders have provided vital emotional support

for those experiencing social isolation, and countless

others have sacrificed to ease the burden on their

family, friends, neighbors, and even complete

strangers. This week, as we continue to unite as one

Nation to both defeat the virus and safely reopen our

country, we are reminded of how far decency and

compassion can go in helping others during times of

great challenge and uncertainty.

den on their

family, friends, neighbors, and even complete

strangers. This week, as we continue to unite as one

Nation to both defeat the virus and safely reopen our

country, we are reminded of how far decency and

compassion can go in helping others during times of

great challenge and uncertainty.

Every opportunity to show consideration for another

person is also an opportunity to build habits of

kindness and strengthen our character. Our words

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and deeds leave imprints in our homes, schools,

communities, and places of worship. Throughout this

week, we recommit to being more kind, loving,

understanding, and virtuous. Together, as one national

family, we must serve others with giving and grateful

hearts to ensure our Republic remains strong, vibrant,

and a beacon of hope for future generations.

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 18 through

October 24, 2020, 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.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

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

thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United

States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.

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opriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

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

thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United

States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.

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