[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 68921-68922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-28995]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 7624--National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 
Week, 2002
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                Proclamation 7624 of November 8, 2002

                
National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our National Guard and Reserve units comprise 38 
                percent of America's military forces, and we are 
                grateful for the commitment of these brave men and 
                women. During National Employer Support of the Guard 
                and Reserve Week, we pay tribute to those serving our 
                Nation in the National Guard and Reserve, and to the 
                civilian employers whose continued support enables our 
                Reserve component soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, 
                and coast guardsmen to defend our country with honor 
                and distinction.

                Through their service, National Guard and Reserve 
                personnel play an important role in our efforts to 
                advance democracy, peace, and freedom across our Nation 
                and around the world. These dedicated men and women 
                train vigorously and work closely with our active-duty 
                forces, serving as equal partners in our integrated 
                Armed Forces. As our need for their efforts expands, 
                these citizen-soldiers will spend more time away from 
                their families, homes, and workplaces protecting our 
                Nation and the ideals that make us strong.

                As we face new challenges and welcome new 
                opportunities, the continued support of patriotic 
                employers remains vital to the success of our National 
                Guard and Reserve. Our volunteer National Guardsmen and 
                Reservists rely on their employers for essential 
                support and encouragement that often come at the 
                employer's expense. These employers reflect the spirit 
                of our Nation, and during this week I join with members 
                of our Armed Forces and all our citizens in recognizing 
                those who serve in our National Guard and Reserve and 
                all who support them, and all Americans whose 
                contributions and sacrifices help our military remain 
                the finest fighting force in the world.

                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 November 10 through November 
                16, 2002, as National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week. I encourage all Americans to join me in 
                expressing our heartfelt thanks to the civilian 
                employers of the members of our National Guard and 
                Reserve for their extraordinary 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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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand two, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 02-28995
Filed 11-12-02; 8:49 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P