CHAPTER 799
STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed May 1, 1956, as a day to be dedicated to the task of promoting the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of children; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we foster the health and welfare of our children in order that they may grow into responsible citizens and may contribute to the peace and productivity of the world; and
WHEREAS, we all know how important it is to our future welfare that our children have sound minds and bodies, so they will be more able to cope with the great scientific discoveries which will bring better living to all of us; and
WHEREAS, Child Health Day is an appropriate time for citizens of Delaware to join with others in observing a universal Children's Day; now
THEREFORE, I, J. Caleb Boggs, Governor of the State of Delaware, do hereby designate May 1, 1956, as
DELAWARE CHILD HEALTH DAY
and I urge Delaware citizens to give added attention to the proper care and physical education of our youth and to the support of those agencies and organizations interested in their health, education and welfare.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, J. Caleb Boggs, Governor of the State of Delaware have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the said State to be hereunto affixed at Dover, this