[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 11, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 60053-60054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8649]


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                Proclamation 8065 of October 5, 2006

                
Columbus Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus 
                boldly set out on a long and challenging journey across 
                the Atlantic that led the way for exploration of the 
                Americas. On Columbus Day, we celebrate the historic 
                voyages of the Italian explorer and honor his life, 
                heritage, and lasting legacy.

                Columbus' brave expeditions expanded the horizons of 
                human knowledge and inspired generations of risk-takers 
                and pioneers in America and around the world. Our 
                Nation is built on the efforts of men and women who 
                possess both the vision to see beyond what is and the 
                desire to pursue what might be. Today, the same passion 
                for discovery that drove Columbus is leading bold 
                visionaries to explore the frontiers of space, find new 
                energy sources, and solve our most difficult medical 
                challenges.

                Columbus Day is also an opportunity to celebrate the 
                heritage we share with the legendary explorer, the 
                important relationship between the United States and 
                Italy, and the proud Italian Americans who call our 
                Nation home. Italian Americans have strengthened our 
                country and enriched our culture, and through service 
                in our Armed Forces, many have defended our Nation with 
                courage and helped lay the foundation of peace for 
                generations to come.

                In commemoration of Columbus' journey, the Congress, by 
                joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 
                1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested that 
                the President proclaim the second Monday of October of 
                each year as ``Columbus Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 
                2006, as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag 
                of the United States be displayed on all public 
                buildings on the appointed day in honor of Christopher 
                Columbus.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 06-8649
Filed 10-10-06; 8:45 am]
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