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Proc 9952ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9952

National Character Counts Week, 2019

This proclamation designates October 20-26, 2019 as 'National Character Counts Week,' encouraging Americans to reflect on and demonstrate virtues such as integrity, respect, and compassion. It references First Lady Melania Trump's BE BEST initiative and calls on public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 57305

Impact dates

  1. National Character Counts Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 20 through October 26, 2019 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 takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Observance week of October 20-26, 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9952: National Character Counts Week, 2019 · Executive Orders