[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 36 (Friday, February 23, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 8259-8260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-868]



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Part II





The President





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Proclamation 8106--275th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 36 / Friday, February 23, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8106 of February 16, 2007

                
275th Anniversary of the Birth of George 
                Washington

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                 Two hundred seventy-five years after the birth of 
                George Washington, we honor the life and legacy of a 
                surveyor from Virginia who became Commander of the 
                Continental Army, a major force at the Constitutional 
                Convention, and the first President of the United 
                States of America.

                 Remembered by the Congress as ``first in war, first in 
                peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen,'' 
                George Washington dedicated his life to the success of 
                America. During the Revolutionary War, Washington's 
                small band of hungry soldiers faced the professional 
                army of a great empire, and his unshakable vision for a 
                new democracy proved a powerful inspiration to his 
                troops. Knowing that the outcome of their struggle 
                would determine ``the destiny of unborn Millions,'' 
                Washington led his often ragged forces beyond 
                incredible hardships into battle and on to victory with 
                strength, steadfastness, and a quiet confidence.

                 The triumphant General treasured his brief time at 
                home, but his devotion to duty and belief in the 
                promise of a more perfect Union lured Washington from 
                Mount Vernon. He presided over the Constitutional 
                Convention with wisdom, diplomacy, and humility and 
                helped form the working model of our democracy. When 
                the Constitution was ratified, America again turned to 
                a beloved and proven leader, electing George Washington 
                as the first President of the United States.

                 As we celebrate the life of George Washington and his 
                contributions to the American experiment, we can also 
                take pride in our stewardship of the Republic he 
                forged. Today, he would see in America the world's 
                foremost champion of liberty--a Nation that stands for 
                freedom for all, a Nation that stands with democratic 
                reformers, and a Nation that stands up to tyranny and 
                terror. On his 275th birthday, George Washington would 
                see an America fulfilling the promise of her Founders, 
                honoring the durable wisdom of our Constitution, and 
                moving forward in the world with confidence, 
                compassion, and strength.

                 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, do hereby proclaim February 22, 2007, as the 
                275th Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington. I 
                encourage all Americans to join me in honoring the 
                Father of our Country with appropriate civic and 
                service programs and activities in remembrance of 
                George Washington and with gratitude for all he gave 
                for his country.

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                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                sixteenth day of February, 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.
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[FR Doc. 07-868
Filed 2-22-07; 9:32 am]
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