Each year, we pause to salute the grandmothers and grandfathers who strengthen our families and shape our Nation. Through decades of hard work, they have broken down barriers and blazed pathways for the generations that followed, and they continue to provide inspiration and support to their children and grandchildren. On National Grandparents Day, we honor the anchors of our families and recognize the immeasurable ways they enrich our lives.
With grit and determination, our grandparents have built better lives for their loved ones and a better future for our country. From battlefields to factory floors, their relentless pursuit of progress has created new opportunities and made
America more equal and more just. They have
ushered in revolutionary advances in science and technology, putting us at the
forefront of innovation. And they have shared in some of life's most cherished
memories -- from small moments to personal milestones -- and been a source of
comfort in difficult times.
Across our country, grandparents continue to
contribute to their families and communities in countless ways. They volunteer
in their neighborhoods, and for more than 5 million grandchildren, they serve as
the head of household, providing unconditional love and support. Their
tenacious spirit, commitment to family, and sense of service remind us that
after a lifetime of hard work, they deserve to retire with security and
dignity.
Today, we pay tribute to our grandparents and all the older Americans who have reached across generations and played an important role in our lives. With profound gratitude, we celebrate all they have accomplished and given to our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 7, 2014, as National Grandparents Day. I call upon all Americans to take the time to honor their own grandparents and those in their community.
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