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Addresses and Remarks
See also Bill Signings
Cabinet meeting--30
Congressional leaders, meeting--43
Illinois, Economic Club of Chicago in Chicago--33
No Child Left Behind Act, anniversary--39
Radio address--29
Virginia, National Capital Flag Company in Alexandria--44
Bill Signings
Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002,
legislation to provide for a 5-month extension, remarks--43
Communications to Congress
Budget amendments, letter transmitting requests--38
Canada-U.S. Treaty on Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port
Privileges, message transmitting agreement amending--47
Cyprus, letter transmitting report--38
Libya, national emergency
Letter on continuation--28
Letter transmitting report--29
Communications to Federal Agencies
Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and
Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended, memorandum--38
Interviews With the News Media
Exchange with reporters in the Cabinet Room--30
Notices
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya--28
Proclamations
National Mentoring Month--27
Statements by the President
Death of Steve Young--48
Israel, terrorist attack--30
Supplementary Materials
Acts approved by the President--58
Checklist of White House press releases--57
Digest of other White House announcements--48
Nominations submitted to the Senate--49
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Week Ending Friday, January 10, 2003
Proclamation 7636--National Mentoring Month, 2003
January 2, 2003
By the President of the United States
of America
A Proclamation
Across our great Nation, many Americans are responding to the call
to service by mentoring a child in need. By offering love, guidance, and
encouragement, mentors put hope in children's hearts, and help ensure
that young people realize their full potential. During National
Mentoring Month, we recognize the vital contributions of dedicated
mentors, and we encourage more Americans to make a difference in the
hearts and souls of our communities by volunteering their time to meet
the needs of America's youth.
Volunteers provide friendship and support to young people who are
facing challenging situations, serve as positive role models, and help
to instill important values, goals, and skills. Mentors help young
Americans build confidence, gain knowledge, and develop the character
necessary to make the right choices and achieve their dreams. Statistics
show that at-risk children with mentors demonstrate improved academic
performance and are less likely to be involved in destructive activities
such as drugs, alcohol, and violence.
During these extraordinary times, we are experiencing a growing
culture of service, citizenship, and compassion in our country, with
millions of Americans sacrificing for causes greater than self.
Dedicated individuals are getting involved in mentoring through faith-
based and community organizations, corporate initiatives, school-based
programs, and many other outlets for kindness. By dedicating their time
and their talents to offer a child a quality relationship with a caring
adult, mentors strengthen our families and our communities and reflect
the true spirit of America.
Many Americans can point to individuals who influenced their lives
and helped to shape them into who they are today. Whether they were
teachers, coaches, relatives, clergy, or other community leaders, these
positive role models have been critical to our healthy development and
helped to instill purpose in our lives. As we honor these everyday
heroes, we also recognize that there is a great need for more mentors in
America. Too many children in our Nation are growing up without enough
support and guidance in their lives, and we must work to ensure that no
child is left behind.
This month, I encourage all Americans to become a mentor and change
the life of a child in need. In July, the National Mentoring Partnership
helped establish the USA Freedom Corps Volunteer Network--the largest
system in the Nation for matching individuals with volunteer
opportunities. I am proud of this partnership and ask individuals to go
online at www.usafreedomcorps.gov or call 1-877-USACORPS to find
millions of ways to help children in their neighborhoods. Together, we
can reaffirm the promise of America and point the way to a brighter
future for all of our children.
Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2003 as National
Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United States to
recognize the importance of being role models for our youth, to look for
mentoring opportunities in their communities, and to celebrate this
month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand three, and of the
Independence of the United States of
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America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.
George W. Bush
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., January 7,
2003]
Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on January
8. This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate
issue.
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Week Ending Friday, January 10, 2003
Notice--Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya
January 2, 2003
On January 7, 1986, by Executive Order 12543, President Reagan
declared a national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States
constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Libya. On
January 8, 1986, by Executive Order 12544, the President took additional
measures to block Libyan assets in the United States. The President has
transmitted a notice continuing this emergency to the Congress and the
Federal Register every year since 1986.
The crisis between the United States and Libya that led to the
declaration of a national emergency on January 7, 1986, has not been
resolved. Despite the United Nations Security Council's suspension of
U.N. sanctions against Libya upon the Libyan government's hand-over of
the Pan Am 103 bombing suspects, Libya has not yet complied with its
obligations under U.N. Security Council Resolutions 731 (1992), 748
(1992), and 883 (1993), which include Libya's obligation to accept
responsibility for the actions of its officials and pay compensation.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency with respect to Libya. This notice shall be published
in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.
George W. Bush
The White House,
January 2, 2003.
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 11:03 a.m., January 3,
2003]
Note: This notice was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
January 3, and it was published in the Federal Register on January 6.
This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate
issue.
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Week Ending Friday, January 10, 2003
Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National
Emergency With Respect to Libya
January 2, 2003
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d))
provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless,
prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President
publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice
stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the
anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent the
enclosed notice, stating that the Libya emergency is to continue in
effect beyond January 7, 2003, to the Federal Register for publication.
The most recent notice continuing this emergency was published in the
Federal Register on January 4, 2002 (67 FR 637).
The crisis between the United States and Libya that led to the
declaration on January 7, 1986, of a national emergency has not been
resolved. Despite the United Nations Security Council's suspension of
U.N. sanctions against Libya upon the Libyan government's hand-over of
the Pan Am 103 bombing suspects, Libya has not yet complied with its
obligations under U.N. Security Council Resolutions 731 (1992), 748
(1992), and 883 (1993), which include Libya's obligation to accept
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