Proclamation 8729

Child Health Day, 2011

This proclamation designates October 3, 2011 as Child Health Day, calling on families, health professionals, community organizations, and government to promote children's health and safety. It highlights existing administration achievements including the Affordable Care Act's dependent coverage provision, the Let's Move! initiative, the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and anti-bullying efforts, but contains no new policy mandates or binding directives.