[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 88 (Tuesday, May 6, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 25501-25502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1223]



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Part VI





The President





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Proclamation 8250--Law Day, U.S.A., 2008


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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 88 / Tuesday, May 6, 2008 / 
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The President

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                Proclamation 8250 of April 30, 2008

                
Law Day, U.S.A., 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The right of ordinary men and women to determine their 
                own future, protected by the rule of law, lies at the 
                heart of America's founding principles. As our country 
                celebrates the 50th anniversary of Law Day, we renew 
                our commitment to the ideals on which this great Nation 
                was established and to a robust system of ordered 
                liberty.

                The American legal system is central to protecting the 
                rights and freedoms our Nation holds dear. The theme of 
                this year's Law Day, ``The Rule of Law: Foundation for 
                Communities of Opportunity and Equity,'' recognizes the 
                fundamental role that the rule of law plays in 
                preserving liberty in our Nation and in all free 
                societies. We pay tribute to the men and women in 
                America's legal community. Through hard work and 
                dedication to the rule of law, members of the judiciary 
                and the legal profession help secure the rights of 
                individuals, bring justice to our communities, and 
                reinforce the proud traditions that make America a 
                beacon of light for the world.

                Nearly 800 years ago, the Magna Carta placed the 
                authority of government under the rule of law; 
                centuries later, the Declaration of Independence and 
                the United States Constitution marked tremendous 
                advances in the march of liberty. These documents 
                established enduring principles that guide modern 
                democracies. Today, we are reminded of that past and 
                look toward a hopeful future as we work to secure the 
                liberty that is the natural right of every man, woman, 
                and child.

                On Law Day, U.S.A., our Nation celebrates our belief in 
                the equality of each person before God and renews our 
                commitment to strive to bring America ever closer to 
                its founding ideals.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, in accordance with Public Law 
                87-20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2008, as 
                Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities. I also call upon Government 
                officials to display the flag of the United States in 
                support of this national observance.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth 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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