[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 26, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 55991-55992]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8286]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 26, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8054 of September 20, 2006

                
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2006

                By The President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Since America's founding, every generation has produced 
                patriots willing to sacrifice for our great Nation. 
                Many of these proud sons and daughters have given 
                everything for our freedom, and America has mourned the 
                loss of every life. On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay 
                special tribute to the mothers of those lost while 
                defending our country and extending the blessings of 
                liberty to others.

                Gold Star Mothers have long borne the hardships of war 
                with dignity and devotion. Through heartbreaking loss 
                and unimaginable grief, they continue to support each 
                other through difficult times, stand up for those 
                wearing the uniform of the United States, and serve 
                their communities in the best traditions of the 
                American spirit. Their strength, compassion, and 
                determination are an inspiration to all and a source of 
                great pride for our Nation.

                America lives in freedom because of the sacrifices of 
                America's finest citizens and of the mothers who raised 
                them. In the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt 
                in 1944, ``There is nothing adequate which anyone in 
                any place can say to those who are entitled to display 
                the gold star in their windows.'' Each year, this 
                observance is an opportunity to offer our solemn 
                respect to Gold Star Mothers and renew our ongoing 
                pledge that America will always remember those who died 
                while wearing the uniform of the United States and 
                forever honor their families' sacrifice.

                The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 
                23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the 
                last Sunday in September as ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' 
                and has authorized and requested the President to issue 
                a proclamation in its observance. On this day, we 
                express our deep gratitude to our Nation's Gold Star 
                Mothers, and we ask God's blessings on them and on 
                their families.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, 
                September 24, 2006, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call 
                upon all Government officials to display the flag of 
                the United States over Government buildings on this 
                solemn day. I also encourage the American people to 
                display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a 
                public expression of our Nation's sympathy and respect 
                for our Gold Star Mothers.

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                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
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[FR Doc. 06-8286
Filed 9-25-06; 8:45 am]
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