Presidential Documents

54053 

Federal Register 

Vol. 73, No. 181 

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8288 

National Employer Support of the Guard And Reserve Week, 

2008 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Throughout history, America has counted on brave individuals willing to 

put on the uniform to protect our land and defend our way of life. This 

week we honor and recognize the many contributions members of our National Guard and Reserve make to our Nation, and we thank the civilian 

employers who support these individuals as they answer the call of duty. 

The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve have demonstrated 

the highest form of citizenship, and their service is vital to the security 

of our country and the peace of the world. As the early patriots who 

claimed our Nation’s liberty did, today’s Guard and Reserve are fighting 

a new and unprecedented war and pledging their lives and honor to defend 

our freedom. As many of those early patriots did, members of today’s Guard 

and Reserve lead civilian lives but stand ready to wear our Nation’s uniform 

when liberty is threatened. The families of the National Guard and Reserve 

serve our Nation by proudly standing behind these brave men and women, 

and America appreciates their sacrifice as well. 

In all they do, the National Guard and Reserve and their families represent 

the best of the American spirit. 

Our Nation also depends on the commitment of the civilian employers 

of the members of the National Guard and Reserve. In offices and factories 

across America, organizations do without the talents of many hard-working 

people who have been called upon to protect our country. Our Nation’s 

employers provide time off, pay, healthcare benefits, and job security because 

they care about and love their country. These businesses have put patriotism 

above profit, and they deserve the gratitude of all Americans. 

During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, a grateful 

country pays tribute to the men and women of the National Guard and 

Reserve, and we express our gratitude to the employers who support them 

and help enable them to serve. 

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 September 14 through 

September 20, 2008, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 

Week. I encourage all Americans to join me in expressing our thanks to 

members of our National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers 

for their patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our Nation. I also call upon 

State and local officials, private organizations, businesses, and all military 

commanders to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


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54054 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 181 / Wednesday, September 17, 2008 / Presidential Documents 

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 thirtythird. 

[FR Doc. E8–21860 

Filed 9–16–08; 8:45 am] 

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