[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 9, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 19387-19388]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1119]



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The President





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Proclamation 8233--National Tartan Day, 2008


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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 69 / Wednesday, April 9, 2008 / 
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The President

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                Proclamation 8233 of April 4, 2008

                
National Tartan Day, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans of Scottish descent have made enduring 
                contributions to our Nation with their hard work, 
                faith, and values. On National Tartan Day, we celebrate 
                the spirit and character of Scottish Americans and 
                recognize their many contributions to our culture and 
                our way of life.

                Scotland and the United States have long shared ties of 
                family and friendship, and many of our country's most 
                cherished customs and ideals first grew to maturity on 
                Scotland's soil. The Declaration of Arbroath, the 
                Scottish Declaration of Independence signed in 1320, 
                embodied the Scots' strong dedication to liberty, and 
                the Scots brought that tradition of freedom with them 
                to the New World. Sons and daughters of many Scottish 
                clans were among the first immigrants to settle in 
                America, and their determination and optimism helped 
                build our Nation's character. Several of our Founding 
                Fathers were of Scottish descent, as have been many 
                Presidents and Justices of the United States Supreme 
                Court. Many Scottish Americans, such as Andrew 
                Carnegie, were great philanthropists, founding and 
                supporting numerous scientific, educational, and civic 
                institutions. From the evocative sounds of the bagpipes 
                to the great sport of golf, the Scots have also left an 
                indelible mark on American culture.

                National Tartan Day is an opportunity to celebrate all 
                Americans who claim Scottish ancestry, and we are 
                especially grateful for the service in our Armed Forces 
                of Scottish Americans who have answered the call to 
                protect our 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, do hereby proclaim April 6, 2008, as National 
                Tartan Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this 
                day by celebrating the continued friendship between the 
                people of Scotland and the United States and by 
                recognizing the contributions of Scottish Americans to 
                our Nation.

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