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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 11, 2007
National D.A.R.E. Day, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Each year, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) teaches
millions of children across our country how to resist drugs and
violence. On National D.A.R.E. Day, we honor the individuals who help
our Nation's young people avoid the dangers of substance abuse and
become productive citizens.
For more than two decades, D.A.R.E. programs have taught America's
youth about the devastating effects of drug use and encouraged them to
lead drug-free and violence-free lives of purpose. By opening the lines
of communication between law enforcement, educators, and students, all
those involved in D.A.R.E. help save lives and stop drug use before it
starts.
My Administration is dedicated to fighting drug use throughout our
country. The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is working with
the Partnership for a Drug-Free America to teach our youth about
resisting the pressure to use drugs. Additionally, the Helping
America's Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, encourages
community partnerships that bring together families, faith-based and
community organiza-tions, and schools to help make a positive impact on
the lives of young people. Through the Strategic Prevention Framework
and the Drug Free Communities Program, we are also helping communities
to develop effective local strategies to prevent substance abuse. By
working together, we can reduce illicit drug use and help every child
realize the promise of our country.
Youth development programs like D.A.R.E. encourage our Nation's
children to make healthy choices that lead to a better future. This
year's National D.A.R.E. Day is an opportunity to renew our commitment
to building strong, drug-free communities.
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 12, 2007, as
National D.A.R.E. Day. I urge all young people to make good decisions
and call upon all Americans to recognize our collective responsibility
to combat every form of drug abuse and to support all those who work to
help our children avoid drug use and violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day
of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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