[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 11999-12000]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-976]



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The President





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Proclamation 8223--Irish-American Heritage Month, 2008



Proclamation 8224--National Consumer Protection Week, 2008


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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 44 / Wednesday, March 5, 2008 / 
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                Proclamation 8223 of February 29, 2008

                
Irish-American Heritage Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Since the earliest days of our Republic, Irish 
                Americans have enriched our culture with their faith, 
                values, and hard work. During the month of March, we 
                celebrate the contributions of Americans who trace 
                their ancestry back to Ireland's shores.

                Many of the sons and daughters of Erin came to America 
                fleeing famine and poverty. They came with dreams of 
                opportunity, and they helped to build our democracy and 
                advance the cause of liberty. Irish Americans in all 
                walks of life have made lasting contributions to our 
                Nation, and we honor the service of Irish Americans in 
                America's Armed Forces. Throughout our history, those 
                claiming Irish ancestry have helped shape and 
                strengthen America, including as signers of the 
                Declaration of Independence and as Presidents of the 
                United States.

                This month, we celebrate the patriotic and proud people 
                who originated from the Emerald Isle and who have 
                played a vital role in the story of this Nation of 
                immigrants.

                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 March 2008 as Irish-American 
                Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe 
                this month by celebrating the contributions of Irish 
                Americans to our Nation.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of February, 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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