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Proc 8440ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8440

National Character Counts Week, 2009

This proclamation designates October 18-24, 2009, as "National Character Counts Week" to honor Americans who serve others and encourage parents, educators, and community leaders to instill values like integrity and responsibility in young people. It calls on public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe the week with ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 54891

Impact dates

  1. National Character Counts Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 18 through October 24, 2009, as National Character Counts Week
  • Call upon public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of National Character Counts Week, October 18-24, 2009

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8440: National Character Counts Week, 2009 · Executive Orders