118 STAT. 4157 PROCLAMATION 7804—JULY 26, 2004 less efforts of parents, stepparents, adoptive parents, and foster parents make our Nation stronger and help build a better future for all our citi- zens. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States and consistent with Public Law 103–362, as amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 25, 2004, as Parents’ Day. I encourage all Americans to express their love, respect, and appreciation to parents across our Nation. I also call upon citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activi- ties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- third day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7804 of July 26, 2004 Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) marked a mile- stone in our Nation’s quest to guarantee the civil rights of all citizens. The ADA is a success story that has strengthened the foundation for an America where we celebrate the talents and abilities of every per- son. On the 14th anniversary of this landmark legislation, we recognize the important progress the ADA has brought about for our citizens and our Nation. Today, individuals with disabilities are better able to develop meaningful skills, engage in productive work, and participate fully in society. Yet, our work is not finished. The millions of Americans with disabilities continue to face both physical barriers and false percep- tions. Removing those obstacles requires a determined and focused commitment to the goals of the ADA: equality of opportunity, eco- nomic self-sufficiency, full participation, and independent living. My Administration continues its work to achieve these goals. My New Freedom Initiative, announced in February 2001, sets out a com- prehensive strategy for the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of American life. The Department of Justice has estab- lished the ADA Business Connection to build partnerships between the business community and people with disabilities. This program helps increase voluntary compliance with the ADA and brings individuals with disabilities into the mainstream of our economy. Through Project Civic Access, we have reached agreements with cities and towns across the country to ensure that people with disabilities are integrated into community life. In addition, I have signed executive orders that re- move barriers to equal opportunities faced by people with disabilities. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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