[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 17, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 54051-54052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21859]



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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 8287--National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008



Proclamation 8288--National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 
Week, 2008



Presidential Determination No. 2008-27 of September 12, 2008--
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading 
With the Enemy Act


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 17, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8287

                
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize 
                the many Americans of Hispanic descent who have made 
                outstanding contributions to our Nation.

                The rich cultural traditions of the Hispanic-American 
                community have made a remarkable impact on American 
                society. The diverse backgrounds of Hispanic Americans 
                and their dedication to family have become an integral 
                part of America. With a deep commitment to faith and a 
                strong desire to live the American dream, these 
                citizens are realizing the full blessings of liberty. 
                Educational opportunities are helping a new generation 
                work toward success, and many Hispanic Americans 
                operate thriving small businesses.

                We also honor Hispanic Americans for their strong 
                tradition of service in the Armed Forces. These proud 
                patriots have fought in every war since our founding, 
                and many have earned the Medal of Honor for their 
                courage. Hispanic service men and women have shown 
                their love for the United States by answering the call 
                to serve, and we owe them and their families a 
                tremendous debt of gratitude. Their patriotism and 
                valor have added to the character of our Nation.

                National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to 
                celebrate the spirit and accomplishments of Hispanic 
                Americans everywhere. To honor those achievements, the 
                Congress, by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has 
                authorized and requested the President to issue 
                annually a proclamation designating September 15 
                through October 15 as ``National Hispanic Heritage 
                Month.''

                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 the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through 
                October 15, 2008, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. 
                I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, 
                and all the people of the United States to observe this 
                month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
                programs.

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