Presidential Document2021-13455
Father's Day, 2021
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June 23, 2021
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June 18, 2021
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 118 (Wednesday, June 23, 2021)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 32719-32720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13455]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 118 / Wednesday, June 23, 2021 /
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Proclamation 10230 of June 18, 2021
Father's Day, 2021
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Like so many fathers, my dad was a man of decency,
honor, generosity, and kindness. He had a profound
impact on me, and instilled in me the understanding of
the basic truth that everyone is entitled to be treated
with dignity and respect. The value set my father
taught me, I taught to my children and my
grandchildren. I hold his words, his wisdom, and his
influence in my heart every day and every time I sign
my name as President, Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Father's Day is a time to recognize, appreciate, and
celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives
who lift us up on their shoulders and shape our lives
for the better. We thank the dads who have guided,
taught, coached, cared for us, and supported us through
life's trials and tribulations. And, we celebrate all
that they impart: character and perspective, lessons
borne from experience, and the sacrifices made from
love.
We also know this can be a hard day for many--for those
who have lost a father, a grandfather, a stepfather, or
a fatherly role model; and for those fathers who have
lost a child of their own. During the past year, too
many families lost fathers too soon because of and
during this pandemic. We think of them today and every
day, and we honor their enduring memories and legacies.
My Administration is committed to strengthening
American families and easing the burdens of caregiving,
so that more fathers and mothers can raise children
while pursuing fulfilling lives and careers of their
own. The American Families Plan would provide 12 weeks
of paid family leave, so that all parents who work
outside the home can spend precious time with their
newborn children or care for their children and other
loved ones when they get sick. By investing in our
caregiving infrastructure, we can help ensure that no
father or mother has to choose between putting food on
the table or caring for their children. My
Administration is also committed to helping single moms
and dads, many of whom shoulder all of the parenting
responsibility in their children's lives, sacrificing
greatly to ensure that their kids have the same
opportunities as everyone else.
Today, we express our appreciation for the fathers,
stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures who
enrich our character, love us unconditionally, and give
so much of themselves every day so we can live lives
worthy of their dreams and sacrifices.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, in accordance with a
joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24,
1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim
June 20, 2021, as Father's Day. I direct the
appropriate officials of the Government to display the
flag of the United States on all Government buildings
on this day. Let us remember our fathers, living and
deceased, and give them the honor and gratitude they
deserve.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eighteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
fifth.
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