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Show A PROCLAMATION BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, November 21, 1976 National Family Week As divorces climb Coal of many: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The success of our American experiment in depends upon the unique character of the American a spirit that is nurtured, taught by example, and spirit lived by experience within the vital framework of the American family. It is in our families that we learn, develop and practice those attitudes and concepts of right and wrong, of fairness, of charity, and love of country. Neither schools nor the institutions of government can ever replace the American family in the development of responsible and caring individuals. Since we believe that every child has the right to grow up in a secure, loving family and that this experience lays the foundation for a happy, productive adulthood, we commend the growing numbers of Americans who are building families through adoption. By this means, thousands of children of all ages, backgrounds and with various special needs have been able to reap the benefits of permanent family membership. It is within that family circle that each child learns the most important of lifes lessons: from parents, love and respect; from grandparents and other elder relatives, wisdom and tolerance. These family experiences nurture our sense of community with others. In deprivation and abundance, in turmoil and tranquility, Americans have reached out for their destiny from the constant sanctuary of family life. In recognition of this fundamental role of the family in the development and continued vitality of our Nation, the Congress has requested that the week of Thanksgiving in 1976 be designated as National Family Week (Public Law 90 Stat. 372). Family unity President Fords National Family Week proclamation aims at reversing the trend of a IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fift- h day of October, in the year of our Lord and of the Independence of the nineteen hundred seventy-siUnited States of America the two hundred and first. x, GERALD R. FORD well-know- r, ily is the rare exception." The National Family Week movement, dedicated to emphasizing the importance of the American family, has had an interesting history. In 1971, Congressman John T. Myer of Indiana introduced a bill in Congress in response to a suggestion by Samuel Wiley, assistant principal of Whiteland Community High school in Indianapolis. This bill eventually resulted in a presidential proclamation designating Thanksgiving week in 1972 as National Family week. Most Not Aware Unfortunately, most ' , Emphasizes Family Unity The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints (the Mormons), has emphasized family unity since 1915. Their recent family home evening program encourages families to spend one night a week together. The church publishes a manual that includes suggestions for family fam- two-paren- t, legally-wedde- ' NOW, THEREFORE, I GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning on November 21, 1976, as National Family Week. I invite the Governors of the several States and the chief officials of local governments to observe National Family Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Americans to observe this week by sharing with their families and friends an expression of the bonds between them and a common acknowledgement that through the extended relationships of the family, we will improve the quality of our lives and increase our Nations store of peace, progress, happiness, and individual liberty. American family lives, according to American Family Society President K. Wayne Scott. Scott points out that a number n of organizations have already begun to introduce programs to reverse recent disruptive trends among families. disintegrating American family. Something is going to have to happen, says Dr. Urie Bronfen-brenneAmericas leading authority on the family. The American family is becoming more fragmented and more isolated. If present trends continue," he adds, it will not be very long before the broken family, so to speak, Is the norm, and the 0, activities. ' reintroduce legislation for a National Family week failed until Sen. Quentin N. Burdick of North Dakota and Congressman John Myers again introduced legislation in 1975. Congressmen Del Clawson of California marshalled the support to ensure successful passage of the measure in 1976. National Family week, however, is only one evidence of a surge of interest and creative activity aimed at strengthening Workshops, publications and other resources to help parents are becoming more available each day. The challenge will be to keep up with whats available. Dr. Paul C. Glick, senior demographer of the population division The life insurance industry, following the lead of its Million Dollar Roundtable, has introduced the theme Family Time: A Revolutionary Old Idea." of the U.S. Census bureau, outlines some recent trends in American families which deserve careful attention. Individual agents will be encouraging countless families to spend more time together, and will make available a new resource book inspired by the family home evening manual pioneered by the Mormons. The U.S. Jaycees have adopted the Family Time theme. Divorces in the U.S. have doubled in the last ten years with Ameri- cans did not become aware of the new development. Efforts to Thanksgiving and Christmas as Home and Family month in Brigham City. FOE President Lynn Hunsaker and Jane Nobles, auxiliary president, announced intentions to seek similar declarations from other municipal leaders in Box Elder county and have distributed Home and Family month posters for display in stores. show at the faThe half-tim- e mous Liberty Bowl this December will be devoted to the vital role of family life in America. Millions are expected to view this classic, sponsored by the Liberty Bowl association and the Free- Divorces Doubled over one million in 1975. The proportion of first births outside marriage has doubled to over 13 per cent in the last 20 years. Increasing numbers of young people are postponing marriage until later in life; increases in forms of living to-- " gether have been spectacular non-fami- ly in recent years. In spite of these trends, many feel that the pendulum is beginning to swing back to more doms Foundation at Valley traditional family values and 'practices. Forge. Brigham City Proclamation At the request of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Mayor Harold B. Felt has signed a proclamation designating the period between National Family week in 1976, building on the rich family traditions of Thanksgiving, promises to encourage this welcome trend. Unity of family: THANKSGIVING 1976 . 5 On this special occasion, we thank YOU, our many Friends & Clients for your Loyalty and Confidence over the many years which we had the privilege and pleasure to serve your Insurance & Real Estate Needs. As we enter a new era in the history of this great nation, let us also rededicate ourselves to new dimensions, a greater concern for our Families and in particular to help the Young and the less fortunate in their stride to a enjoy a better standard of living. WESTERN HILLS REALTY & INSURANCE pledges our policy involving ourselves with the needs and improvements of our community. Let us face the Future with Hope and may the Good Lord continue to bless and protect your Home. by Kenneth Godfrey, President, Brigham City, Utah Box Elder Stake On the church and family: The importance of family unity love and consideration tor one another in the family cannot be overemphasized. Spiritual solidarity in family relationships is the sure foundation upon which the Church and society itself will flourish. Cordially WESTERN HILLS REALTY & INSURANCE Nick & Sunny Topik, Owners 9 Sure foundation . jit- This fact is well known and appreciated by the adversary, and as never before, he is using every clever device, influence, and power within his control to undermine and destroy this eternal institution. Only the gospel of Jesus Christ applied in family relationships will thwart this devilish President Godfrey family inportance . . . |