`[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2001)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 21629-21630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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Part VIII





The President





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Proclamation 7429--Loyalty Day, 2001
 
 
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  Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 83 / Monday, April 30, 2001 / 
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                Proclamation 7429 of April 25, 2001

                
Loyalty Day, 2001

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Two hundred and twenty-five years ago, America's 
                founders faced a decisive crossroads. Thomas Jefferson 
                later remembered ``the bold and doubtful election we 
                were to make for our country, between submission or the 
                sword.'' They chose the sword, and a Nation was born.

                Today, we celebrate our loyalty to this country and to 
                the principles for which America stands. Americans 
                demonstrate their dedication by protecting our Nation 
                and its people, pro moting our commonly held ideals, 
                and passing these values on to future generations.

                Many Americans display their loyalty through careers in 
                public service. Members of our Armed Forces ensure that 
                our Nation remains strong and secure, as well as defend 
                democracy around the world. Domestically, law 
                enforcement officers and the professionals working in 
                our judicial system maintain the peace and uphold the 
                rule of law on which our society depends. Countless 
                other Americans also work to protect us from dangers 
                that threaten our safety and resources.

                Americans have not let the dream of ``a more perfect 
                Union'' fade with the passing of time. Rather, each new 
                generation, along with millions of immigrants, has 
                promoted ideals that lead to the archetype that the 
                founders envisioned. Heroes have risen to fight for 
                freedom, abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, 
                civil rights, and other principles that form the 
                foundation of our Nation. Today, citizens across the 
                country continue this tradition by giving their time 
                and effort to causes greater than themselves. Whether 
                through charitable, civic, or church activities, 
                Americans demonstrate their loyalty by working to 
                improve our country and the lives of its people.

                Perhaps the most basic and important means by which we 
                display loyalty to our country is by passing on to our 
                children the hope and idealism that is an important 
                part of the American spirit. Parents have the important 
                task in ensuring that our Nation's future leaders are 
                prepared to assume the responsi bilities they will 
                face. Teachers play essential roles in molding our 
                young people, and they deserve our gratitude and 
                respect for their dedication. Ministers and other 
                mentors also give of themselves by introducing children 
                to the vast oppor tunities that our Nation holds. By 
                spending time with a child, Americans invest in the 
                future of our country.

                Loyalty Day recognizes the solemn bond between America 
                and its citizens. It provides an opportunity to 
                recognize those who demonstrate their loyalty every day 
                and challenges all of us to find more ways to 
                contribute to the greater good of our country.

                The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, has designated May 
                1 of each year, as ``Loyalty Day,'' and I encourage all 
                Americans to join me this day in reaffirming our 
                allegiance to our blessed Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1,

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                2001, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all the people of the 
                United States in support of this national observance.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand one, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth.

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