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National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2005
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 1, 2005

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America




Our Nation has a responsibility to build a safe and nurturing society so
that our young people can realize their full potential. During National
Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing child
abuse and rededicate ourselves to working together to ensure that all
children can have a bright and hopeful future.

Creating a protective environment for our young people requires the shared
commitment of individuals, families, and faith-based and community
organizations. Parents and family members are the first and most important
influence in a child's life. A safe and stable family can provide children
with a foundation of love and security that encourages positive growth and
development. Federal, State, and local government officials can also
improve the lives of our young people by doing all they can to keep
children safe from harm.

Together, we can protect our future generations so that they can realize
the opportunities of our Nation. By providing help and hope to our young
people, we will build a better and more compassionate world for our
children and grandchildren.

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 April 2005 as National Child
Abuse Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to protect our children
from abuse and neglect and to help ensure that every child can grow up in a
secure and loving environment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, in
the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and twenty ninth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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