[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 85 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 24133-24134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1208]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8247--Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2008



Proclamation 8248--Jewish American Heritage Month, 2008



Proclamation 8249--National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2008


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 85 / Thursday, May 1, 2008 / 
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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8247 of April 29, 2008

                
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the 
                Pacific Islands have contributed much to our Nation. 
                During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we 
                highlight their importance to our great Nation.

                Asian/Pacific Americans have made our country better 
                with their talents and hard work. Their values and 
                commitment to family and community have helped shape 
                and strengthen America. These citizens speak many 
                languages, honor countless traditions, and practice 
                different faiths, but they are bound by a shared 
                commitment to freedom and liberty. The diversity among 
                Asian/Pacific Americans adds to the cultural fabric of 
                our society.

                Asian/Pacific Americans have enriched our culture, 
                excelling in many fields, including education, 
                business, science, technology, government, sports, and 
                the arts. We especially honor those Asian/Pacific 
                Americans who have answered the call to protect the 
                cause of freedom by serving in our Armed Forces. These 
                brave men and women set a powerful example for all 
                Americans.

                As we celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 
                we are reminded of the richness of the Asian and 
                Pacific cultures. Asian/Pacific Americans enhance the 
                American experience and contribute to our country's 
                legacy of diversity.

                To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian/
                Pacific Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 102-450, 
                as amended, has designated the month of May each year 
                as ``Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 2008 
                as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon 
                the people of the United States to learn more about the 
                history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many 
                contributions to our Nation and to observe this month 
                with appropriate programs and activities.

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