[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 26187-26188]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4206]


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                Proclamation 8011 of April 28, 2006

                
Loyalty Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation is blessed and bound together by a creed of 
                freedom and equality that is entrusted to all 
                Americans. Preserving the ideals of our founding 
                requires the service and sacrifice of every generation, 
                and on Loyalty Day, we celebrate the gift of liberty 
                and remember our own obligation to this great Nation.

                The dedication and selflessness of America's soldiers 
                and their families inspire us all. Some of our Nation's 
                finest men and women have given their lives in 
                freedom's cause. By their sacrifices they have given us 
                a legacy of liberty and brought honor to the uniform, 
                our flag, and our country. The American people are 
                grateful to the brave men and women of our military for 
                their service and we will always stand behind them. I 
                encourage all Americans to learn more about 
                opportunities to thank and support our troops, from 
                sending a care package to writing a message, by 
                visiting www.americasupportsyou.mil.

                Loyalty Day is also a time for us to reflect on our 
                responsibilities to our country as we work to show the 
                world the meaning and promise of liberty. The right to 
                vote is one of our most cherished rights and voting is 
                one of our most fundamental duties. By making a 
                commitment to be good citizens, flying the American 
                flag, or taking the time to learn about our Nation's 
                history, we show our gratitude for the blessings of 
                freedom.

                The greatest strength of America is in the heart and 
                soul of its people, and every time a volunteer reaches 
                out to a neighbor in need, our Nation grows stronger 
                and more hopeful. Thousands of Americans are serving a 
                higher calling by mentoring, coaching, serving in 
                Senior Corps, and by participating in many other 
                programs that enrich lives and help build a better 
                tomorrow. The light of freedom shines brightly because 
                of compassionate people who care about others. Their 
                dedication to a cause greater than self gives all 
                Americans confidence in the future of our Nation.

                The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has 
                designated May 1 of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' I ask 
                all Americans to join me in this day of celebration and 
                in reaffirming our allegiance to our Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 
                2006, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all the people of the 
                United States to join in support of this national 
                observance, and to display the flag of the United 
                States on Loyalty Day.

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                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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[FR Doc. 06-4206
Filed 5-2-06; 8:50 am]
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