[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 45159-45160]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20895]



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Vol. 82

Wednesday,

No. 186

September 27, 2017

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9644--Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2017



Proclamation 9645--Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for 
Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other 
Public-Safety Threats


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                Proclamation 9644 of September 22, 2017

                
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                As we solemnly observe Gold Star Mother's and Family's 
                Day, we honor and extend our deepest gratitude to the 
                families of military service members who gave their 
                last full measure of devotion to our country. Gold Star 
                families have paid the ultimate price for our Nation's 
                freedom with the life of their loved ones. Our grateful 
                Nation grieves with them in their loss, but also shares 
                their pride in the selfless service of their sons and 
                daughters.

                Our country is built on the sacrifices of men and women 
                who have willingly raised their hand to defend our 
                Nation and its security. As members of our Armed Forces 
                take an oath to protect our freedoms and liberty, they 
                understand the gravity of their commitment to defend 
                our way of life. And when that commitment results in 
                the ultimate sacrifice, we come together as a Nation to 
                walk beside the devoted families left behind and help 
                them shoulder the vast absence they forever bear. Their 
                loved ones did not die in vain. They gave of themselves 
                to protect and defend the freedoms we all enjoy. 
                Despite their grief, these families bravely move 
                forward with dignity and grace.

                Despite having endured unfathomable loss, many Gold 
                Star families have turned their sorrow into action and 
                community outreach to help others navigate this 
                difficult journey. Their compassion, courage, 
                determination, and strength inspire us all.

                When the last rifle volley is fired, the final note of 
                Taps echoes and fades away, and the carefully-folded 
                National Colors are presented, it is our sacred duty to 
                stand with these patriotic families to ensure they 
                receive the care, compassion, and respect they have 
                earned. On this day of remembrance, we pay tribute to 
                those brave men and women in uniform who died 
                protecting our great Nation, and we stand with the 
                families who nurtured and loved them. Gold Star 
                families have our sympathy, but more importantly, they 
                have our respect and our gratitude.

                The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 
                23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the 
                last Sunday in September as ``Gold Star Mother's Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 24, 2017, 
                as Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. I call upon all 
                Government officials to display the flag of the United 
                States over Government buildings on this special day. I 
                also encourage the American people to display the flag 
                and hold appropriate ceremonies as a public expression 
                of our Nation's gratitude and respect for our Gold Star 
                Mothers and Families.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                second.
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