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124 STAT. 4752 PROCLAMATION 8604—NOV. 19, 2010 which provides increased funding for Pell grants to help families cover the rising costs of higher education. The strength of our families will determine our success as a Nation. Families of all kinds can provide a supportive and stable foundation to unlock the promise in each of us. These units are the building blocks of our neighborhoods and communities, shaping the develop- ment of our society, instilling values in us, and impacting our lives with their care and compassion. During this holiday season, we espe- cially acknowledge the sacrifices of our brave service members and their families who keep our loved ones safe here at home and abroad. This National Family Week, we recognize the importance of the family unit in helping all Americans reach their dreams. As we confront our challenges as a Nation, let us support our families in creating safe, nur- turing environments for our loved ones and communities. Together, we will build a foundation for the future success of all of America’s sons and daughters. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Novem- ber 21 through November 27, 2010, as National Family Week. I invite all States, local communities, and individuals to join in observing this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor our Nation’s families. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8604 of November 19, 2010 National Child’s Day, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On National Child’s Day, we celebrate America’s children and rededi- cate ourselves to helping them reach for their dreams and realize their full potential. To build a strong foundation for our children’s future, we must support their health and development and ensure that they receive a high-quality education that will prepare them to lead in the 21st century. My Administration is committed to caring for our Nation’s most pre- cious resource: our children. I was proud to sign the Affordable Care Act into law, which expands families’ health insurance options and re- quires new plans to cover recommended preventive services—includ- ing well-baby and well-child visits and essential immunizations and vaccinations—with no out-of-pocket costs. It also prohibits insurance companies from using a pre-existing condition as a reason to deny health care coverage to children as of this year, and to all Americans in 2014. Additionally, through the ‘‘Let’s Move!’’ Initiative, First Lady