What People Are Saying

“ I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day by engaging in activities that strengthen the bonds between parents and children. ”

President George W. Bush, 2007 Family Day proclamation

“ Creating this ritual where you turn off the TV, ignore the phone and just spend quality time together is crucial to helping your children feel emotionally, spiritually and mentally balanced. We all can generate a list of reasons why we cannot possibly fit dinner with the family into our schedule. The time has come to say enough with the excuses and just do it. Trust me, it means more to your kids’ futures than you think. If I can find the time to have meals with my family, so can you. ”

Jamie Lee Curtis, Actress and Family Day supporter

“ Willis is a team sport – we have great people around the world who are dedicated to the Company and to our clients. We all work together and know that none of us are as good as all of us. That central commitment is what has made Willis so strong. It’s only right then, in turn, that we recognize our Associates and take every opportunity we can to thank them. Family Day is one component of this for us – making sure that people have the chance to be with their families and to foster a strong home environment is critical to our extended family. We are proud to stand with and support CASA in Family Day 2008 and in so many other efforts of theirs to protect our collective family values. ”

Joseph J. Plumeri, II, Chairman & CEO, Willis Group Holdings

“ As a working mother, I worry about the many different pressures that our children face each day. That is why I stay actively involved in my children's lives and have always made it a point to sit down with them as a family for dinner. I can personally identify with the importance of parental involvement and the tremendous impact that the simple act of having dinner as a family can make. I see family dinners as a way to stay connected, to sit down and just talk, especially when life becomes so busy with work, school, friends and other activities. ”

Shari E. Redstone, President, National Amusements, Inc.