National Adoption Month, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
During National Adoption Month, we encourage the adoption of young
people in need, and we honor the adoptive and foster families who have
offered children a loving and supportive home.
The best of America is reflected in the many citizens who have
adopted children as their own. Mothers and fathers are the most
important influences in a child's life, and children with caring,
involved parents can better realize the full promise of America. Parents
help their children thrive by encouraging them to aim high, work hard,
and make good choices that will lead to healthy, satisfying lives. On
November 18, loving families across America will celebrate National
Adoption Day by finalizing their adoptions of children from foster care.
This day will also raise awareness of the many children still waiting to
be adopted and encourage more Americans to choose adoption.
My Administration is committed to helping place children with caring
families. Through the Collaboration to AdoptUsKids project at
adoptuskids.org, we are working to provide guidance and support for
parents considering adoption. We are also offering tax credits to ease
the financial burden on adoptive families, and we are providing funding
to help strengthen State adoption services through the Adoption
Incentives Program and the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program.
Together, these efforts can help connect children with loving families
and help provide greater hope and opportunity for America's children.
During National Adoption Month, we pay tribute to the parents who
have opened their hearts and homes and helped provide love and stability
for young people. By caring for the youngest members of our society,
these families are helping our children grow into successful adults and
building the future of our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2006 as National
Adoption Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families and to
participate in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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