Proclamation 8494

National D.A.R.E. Day, 2010

President Obama proclaimed April 8, 2010 as National D.A.R.E. Day, calling on Americans to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities to support drug abuse resistance education and youth empowerment. The proclamation is purely commemorative, urging community involvement in preventing drug abuse and violence among young people without creating any mandates, programs, or policy changes.