[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 185 (Monday, September 26, 2005)]
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The President





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Proclamation 7935--Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005
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                Proclamation 7935 of September 21, 2005

                
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The men and women of America's Armed Forces selflessly 
                serve to protect our Nation, and they are among our 
                greatest heroes. From the trenches of World War I to 
                the beaches of Normandy, from Korea to Vietnam, from 
                Afghanistan to Iraq, many courageous members of our 
                military have given their lives so that Americans could 
                live in freedom and security. On Gold Star Mother's 
                Day, we recognize and pray for the devoted and 
                patriotic mothers of these men and women in uniform who 
                have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our 
                liberty.

                America's Gold Star Mothers carry a great burden of 
                grief, yet they show a tremendous spirit of generosity 
                in helping their fellow citizens. With kindness and 
                understanding, they support members of our Armed Forces 
                and their families, provide vital services to veterans, 
                help to educate young people about good citizenship and 
                our Nation's founding ideals, and bring comfort to many 
                in need. We commend these proud women for their 
                compassion, commitment, and patriotism, and our Nation 
                will always honor them for their sacrifice and service.

                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'' 
                and has authorized and requested the President to issue 
                a proclamation in its observance. On this day, we 
                express our deep gratitude to our Nation's Gold Star 
                Mothers, and we ask God's blessings on them and on 
                their families.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, 
                September 25, 2005, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call 
                upon all Government officials to display the flag of 
                the United States over Government buildings on this 
                solemn day. I also encourage the American people to 
                display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a 
                public expression of our Nation's sympathy and respect 
                for our Gold Star Mothers.

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

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 05-19305
Filed 9-23-05; 9:27 am]
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