Proclamation 5745.

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101 STAT. 2235 Proclamation 5745 of November 19, 1987 American Indian Week, 1987 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We do well to set aside the week in which Thanksgiving falls to honor the achievements of American Indians, the first inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the continental United States. Native Americans’ assistance made a significant difference for early settlers. Since then, American Indians have continued to make valuable contributions to our country.

They have served with valor and distinction in wartime, and their artistic, entrepreneurial, and other skills have truly enriched our national heritage. The Constitution affirmed the special relationship of the Federal government with American Indians when it stipulated, “the Congress shall have Power To . . . regulate commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; . . . .” This unique government-to-government relationship continues today and has been reinforced through treaties, laws, and court decisions.

During the Bicentennial of the Constitution, it is especially fitting that we recognize and celebrate the many contributions of American Indians. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 53, has designated the period beginning November 22, 1987, and ending November 28, 1987, as “American Indian Week” and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the period beginning November 22, 1987, and ending November 28, 1987, as American Indian Week, and I request all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twelfth. RONALD REAGAN 5746 November 19, 1987 National Adoption Week, 1987 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5746 of November 19, 1987 National Adoption Week, 1987 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Theodore Roosevelt captured a vital truth years ago when he said, “We cannot as a Nation get along at all if we haven’t the right kind of home life.

” “The right kind of home life” is exactly what adoption is all about; during National Adoption Week we do well to remember that and to encourage this loving, proud, and beautiful way to create or enlarge families. 101 STAT. 2236The family is something all of us need. Wholesome family life is not only the basis for stable communities and a strong country but also the best way ever devised to nurture, raise, and love children and to instill in them confidence, compassion, and understanding of right and wrong.

Family life is a precious gift, and it is something adoption affords both children and parents in a truly special way. In recent years many Americans have been discovering adoption and all its blessings, but for many it remains an untapped opportunity. Thanks to the efforts of devoted citizens, though, much progress has taken place in finding permanent homes for thousands of children, including some of the more than 30,000 youngsters with special needs across our country who await adoptive families.

These children are older, or have emotional, physical, or mental disabilities, or are of minority heritage, or are sibling groups who cannot be separated. These wonderful children have a great deal of love to offer their adoptive families. What is required of people considering adoption is the ability to love and the desire to help children. Adoption of children by their relatives or their step-parents has always been common, but in recent years we have begun to see the benefits of adoption by single, foster, and handicapped parents, as well as by parents with biological children.

Members of the military have also shown great interest in adoption. Many single women have realized that adoption is the best solution to crisis pregnancy. Often under the most difficult circumstances, they have rejected abortion and given their babies the gifts of life and of a loving adoptive home. Many dedicated Americans help these expectant mothers during and after pregnancy, but all of us, as individuals and as a Nation, need to do much more to support and encourage the brave women who heroically choose life.

During National Adoption Week and throughout the year we should do all we can to make adoption a true national concern. There is much that each of us can do to foster awareness of adoption—in schools, churches, businesses, communities, and government. The new report by the Interagency Task Force on Adoption will help us find innovative ways to encourage adoption and eliminate barriers to it, and that is good news for everyone. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 97, has designated the week of November 22 through November 28, 1987, as “National Adoption Week” and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22 through November 28, 1987, as National Adoption Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 19th day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twelfth.

RONALD REAGAN 101 STAT. 2237 **Editorial note:** For the text of a memorandum from the President to the heads of executive departments and agencies, dated Nov. 13, 1987, on adoption, see the *Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents* (vol. 23, p. 1325). 5747 November 19, 1987 National Family Week, 1987 Digitization Vendor By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 5747 of November 19, 1987 National Family Week, 1987 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The destiny of America is shaped not only by events within the councils of government, industry, and finance, but also by the hand of God and the life and the love in each and every home in our Nation.

America’s families are a tremendous source of strength and faith and freedom for our children and our country, and during National Family Week we recognize this truth and pay glad tribute to the families of our land. The family is a source of well-being, a place to give and receive love and to learn and live our traditions and the virtues and the values of responsibility, selflessness and self-reliance, loyalty, mutual respect, fairness, and the power of faith. In families we also come to know our inherent dignity and worth as individuals and to enjoy the God-given rights that are the basis of freedom.

We must remember during National Family Week, and especially during the Bicentennial of the Constitution, that freedom, the family, and the individual have everything to do with each other. That is a truth that the Founders of our country knew well. The more the integrity of the family is fostered—the more social and public policy influences that weaken the family are eliminated—the stronger is freedom and the healthier is society. Let us forever remember this personally and as a people, for the good of our families and the good of our country.

The Congress, by Public Law 100–166, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week of November 22 through November 28, 1987, as “National Family Week.” NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 22 through 28, 1987, as National Family Week. I invite the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of local governments, and all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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