[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 194 (Tuesday, October 9, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 57479-57480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5007]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 194 / Tuesday, October 9, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8186 of October 4, 2007

                
Columbus Day, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on a journey 
                that changed the course of history. On Columbus Day, we 
                celebrate this voyage of discovery and honor an Italian 
                explorer who shaped the destiny of the New World.

                Christopher Columbus' bold journey across the Atlantic 
                opened new frontiers of exploration and demonstrated 
                the power of perseverance. His journeys inspired other 
                risk-takers and dreamers to test the bounds of their 
                imagination and gave them the courage to accomplish 
                great feats, whether crossing the world's oceans or 
                walking on the moon. Today, a new generation of 
                innovators and pioneers continues to uphold the finest 
                values of our country--discipline, ingenuity, and unity 
                in the pursuit of great goals.

                As we look back on the contributions of the great 
                explorer from Genoa, we also celebrate the many 
                contributions that generations of Italian Americans 
                have made to our Nation. Their service to America and 
                ties to family, faith, and community have strengthened 
                our country and enriched our culture.

                In commemoration of Columbus' journey, the Congress, by 
                joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 
                1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested that 
                the President proclaim the second Monday of October of 
                each year as ``Columbus Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 8, 
                2007, as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag 
                of the United States be displayed on all public 
                buildings on the appointed day in honor of Christopher 
                Columbus.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourth day of October, 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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