Proc. 7883 Title 3--The President My Administration remains committed to the Inter-American Democratic Charter to advance democracy and defend freedom across our region. Our Nation's continued support of democratic institutions, constitutional proc- esses, and basic liberties gives hope and strength to those struggling in our hemisphere and around the world to preserve the rule of law and their God-given rights. The democratic nations of the Western Hemisphere believe in the rights and dignity of every person, and we believe that liberty is worth defending. In the spirit of Pan American cooperation, we will continue to work to strengthen ties among our nations and further democracy, peace, and pros- perity. 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 14, 2005, as Pan Amer- ican Day and April l0 through April \1776, 2005, as Pan American Week. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas under the flag of the United States of America to honor these observances with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth 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 Proclamation 7883 of April 5, 2005 National D.A.R.E. Day, 2005 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Across America, law enforcement officers, volunteers, parents, and teachers are helping to send the right message to our Nation's youth about illegal drugs and violence through the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. On National D.A.R.E. Day, we express our gratitude for the impor- tant work of these individuals and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child has an opportunity for a bright and hopeful future. For over two decades, D.A.R.E. programs have taught our Nation's young people about the dangers of drug use and encouraged them to lead produc- tive, drug-free, and violence-free lives. Police officers and all those in- volved in D.A.R.E. help save lives by opening the lines of communication between law enforcement and our young people to better enable them to make the right choices. In a culture in which bad influences and tempta- tions are all too present, these soldiers in the armies of compassion are fos- tering a culture of responsibility among young people. My Administration will continue to stand with families and communities to combat the dangers of drugs and violence. In my State of the Union Ad- dress, I announced a new initiative called Helping America's Youth to help ensure a successful future for young Americans. Led by First Lady Laura 40
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