Proclamation 5513 --
National Family
By
the President of the
of
A
Proclamation
We
are a nation of families. We take pride in our families, and we value family
life. The family is the most basic unit in our society. It teaches us the
values of loyalty, independence, responsibility, and mutual love. We look to
our families for care, support, and protection. Strong, stable families are the
vital cells of a society that is healthy and free. But to remain strong,
families require nurturing; their bonds must be reinforced. A family reunion is
a wonderful way to strengthen and preserve those family ties.
A
family reunion can be a time of growth and learning, offering us an opportunity
to gain a new perspective on ourselves and others. Each family has its own
history, personality, sense of accomplishment, and dreams for the future. The
family reunion provides an ideal setting for renewing these shared riches of
the spirit. It is a time to learn, to laugh, and to renew the ties of
affection. Family reunions bridge generations and remind us of our roots. I
encourage all families to use the family reunion to tap these roots again and
to renew their pledge of love and concern for each other. I also ask families
to reach out to those who lack the support of families and to share their love
and spirit with them.
In
recognition of the importance of family reunions, the Congress, by Senate Joint
Resolution 274, has authorized and requested the President to designate the
weekend of August 1, 1986, through August 3, 1986, as ``National Family Reunion
Weekend.''
Now,
Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the
In
Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of July, in
the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the
Ronald
Reagan
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