[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
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The President





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Proclamation 8008--Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2006
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                Proclamation 8008 of April 28, 2006

                
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor 
                and celebrate the millions of Asian/Pacific Americans 
                whose contributions have helped make America a strong, 
                vibrant, and free society.

                Asian/Pacific Americans represent many nations and 
                ethnicities, each with its own culture, heritage, 
                language, and experience. Across our country, this 
                diverse group of people has excelled in all walks of 
                life. Their talent and hard work have added to the 
                success and prosperity of our Nation and helped make 
                America a leader in the world. They have helped shape 
                America's character and identity through their strong 
                values, love of family, and commitment to community. 
                America is especially grateful to the many Asian/
                Pacific Americans who have courageously answered the 
                call to defend freedom as members of our Armed Forces. 
                The sacrifices of these brave men and women help 
                preserve the ideals of our country's founding and make 
                the world a safer place.

                To honor the achievements and contributions 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 2006 
                as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon 
                the people of the United States to learn more about the 
                history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their role in 
                our national story and to observe this month with 
                appropriate programs and activities.

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

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