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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 85 (Thursday, May 3, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 25183-25184]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2218]



                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 85 / Thursday, May 3, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

[[Page 25183]]

                Proclamation 8137 of April 30, 2007

                
Loyalty Day, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America was founded by patriots who risked their lives 
                to bring freedom to our Nation. Today, our citizens are 
                grateful for our Founding Fathers and confident in the 
                principles that lead us forward. On Loyalty Day, we 
                celebrate the blessings of freedom and remember our 
                responsibility to continue our legacy of liberty.

                Our Nation has never been united simply by blood, 
                birth, or soil, but instead has always been united by 
                the ideals that move us beyond our background and teach 
                us what it means to be Americans. We believe deeply in 
                freedom and self-government, values embodied in our 
                cherished documents and defended by our troops over the 
                course of generations. Our citizens hold the truths of 
                our founding close to their hearts and demonstrate 
                their loyalty in countless ways. We are inspired by the 
                patriotic service of the men and women who wear our 
                Nation's uniform with honor and decency. The military 
                spouses and families who stand by their loved ones 
                represent the best of the American spirit, and we are 
                profoundly grateful for their sacrifice. Our country is 
                strengthened by the millions of volunteers who show 
                deep compassion toward their neighbors in need. All 
                citizens can express their loyalty to the United States 
                by flying the flag, participating in our democracy, and 
                learning more about our country's grand story of 
                courage and simple dream of dignity.

                The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has 
                designated May 1 of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' This 
                Loyalty Day, and throughout the year, I ask all 
                Americans to join me in reaffirming our allegiance to 
                our Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 
                2007, as Loyalty Day. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to participate in this national 
                observance and to display the flag of the United States 
                on Loyalty Day as a symbol of pride in our Nation.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-2218
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