[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 2003)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 23821-23822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11188]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 7668--Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2003



Proclamation 7669--Older Americans Month, 2003



Proclamation 7670--Law Day, U.S.A., 2003



Proclamation 7671--Loyalty Day, 2003



Proclamation 7672--National Day of Prayer, 2003
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                Proclamation 7668 of April 30, 2003

                
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2003

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America is strengthened by the rich cultural diversity 
                of our people, and we are blessed to be a Nation that 
                welcomes individuals of all races, religions, and 
                cultural backgrounds. The values and traditions of the 
                Asian/Pacific-American community--love of family, 
                entrepreneurship, excellence in education, and 
                community service--have strengthened us as a Nation. 
                During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we 
                celebrate the contributions of these talented and hard-
                working citizens and recognize their rich legacy of 
                ingenuity, perseverance, and achievement.

                Many Asian/Pacific immigrants came to America to 
                discover the promise of our Nation and to realize their 
                dreams. Their contributions were critical in 
                establishing a robust economy. Asian/Pacific Americans 
                also worked tirelessly to build our national railroad 
                infrastructure, paving the way for our western 
                expansion and growth as a world leader. Generations of 
                Asian/Pacific Americans have proudly served our Nation 
                with honor and courage in wars and conflicts, including 
                most recently in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation 
                Enduring Freedom. Today, as in the past, their 
                dedication and service to advancing peace in a troubled 
                world upholds the values that make our country strong.

                Asian/Pacific Americans are also helping to shape 
                America's future. As entrepreneurs, artists, educators, 
                public servants, scientists, and explorers, they 
                challenge the minds of our next generation, expand 
                commerce and innovation, probe the frontiers of space, 
                and search for cures for the world's diseases. Our 
                children are also inspired by the contributions and 
                sacrifices of dedicated individuals such as inventor An 
                Wang, experimental physicist Chien-Shiung Wu, 
                Challenger astronaut Ellison Onizuka, Columbia 
                astronaut Kalpana Chawla, and sculptor Isamu Noguchi.

                Since the earliest days of America, people from all 
                cultures have traveled to our Nation seeking the 
                promise of freedom, opportunity, and justice. As an 
                integral part of our society, Americans of Asian and 
                Pacific heritage share in the pursuit of this American 
                Dream. I join with all Americans in celebrating this 
                rich and diverse culture, and I encourage every citizen 
                to recognize the role of Asian/Pacific Americans in 
                building and sustaining our Nation.

                To honor the achievements of Asian/Pacific Americans, 
                the Congress by Public Law 102-450 as amended, has 
                designated the month of May each year as ``Asian/
                Pacific American Heritage Month.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 2003 
                as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon 
                our citizens to learn more about the history of Asian/
                Pacific Americans and how they have contributed to the 
                culture and heritage of our Nation.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand three, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 03-11188
Filed 5-2-03; 8:45 am]
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