[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 173 (Friday, September 7, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 51553-51554]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4423]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 173 / Friday, September 7, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8174 of September 4, 2007

                
Patriot Day, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                September 11, 2001, was a defining moment in American 
                history. On that terrible day, our Nation saw the face 
                of evil as 19 men barbarously attacked us and wantonly 
                murdered people of many races, nationalities, and 
                creeds. On Patriot Day, we remember the innocent 
                victims, and we pay tribute to the valiant 
                firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel, and 
                ordinary citizens who risked their lives so others 
                might live.

                After the attacks on 9/11, America resolved that we 
                would go on the offense against our enemies, and we 
                would not distinguish between the terrorists and those 
                who harbor and support them. All Americans honor the 
                selfless men and women of our Armed Forces, the 
                dedicated members of our public safety, law 
                enforcement, and intelligence communities, and the 
                thousands of others who work hard each day to protect 
                our country, secure our liberty, and prevent future 
                attacks.

                The spirit of our people is the source of America's 
                strength, and 6 years ago, Americans came to the aid of 
                neighbors in need. On Patriot Day, we pray for those 
                who died and for their families. We volunteer to help 
                others and demonstrate the continuing compassion of our 
                citizens. On this solemn occasion, we rededicate 
                ourselves to laying the foundation of peace with 
                confidence in our mission and our free way of life.

                By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 
                (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated 
                September 11 of each year as ``Patriot Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 
                11, 2007, as Patriot Day. I call upon the Governors of 
                the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
                as well as appropriate officials of all units of 
                government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-
                staff on Patriot Day. I also call upon the people of 
                the United States to observe Patriot Day with 
                appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance 
                services, to display the flag at half-staff from their 
                homes on that day, and to observe a moment of silence 
                beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor 
                the innocent Americans and people from around the world 
                who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist 
                attacks of September 11, 2001.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
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[FR Doc. 07-4423
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