[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 20421-20422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2059]


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                Proclamation 8129 of April 20, 2007

                
National Day of Prayer, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                A prayerful spirit has always been an important part of 
                our national character, and it is a force that has 
                guided the American people, given us strength, and 
                sustained us in moments of joy and in times of 
                challenge. On this National Day of Prayer, we 
                acknowledge God's grace and ask for His continued 
                guidance in the life of our Nation.

                Americans of many faiths and traditions share a common 
                belief that God hears the prayers of His children and 
                shows grace to those who seek Him. Following the 
                tragedy at Virginia Tech, in towns all across America, 
                in houses of worship from every faith, Americans have 
                joined together to pray for the lives that were lost 
                and for their families, friends, and loved ones. We 
                hold the victims in our hearts and pray for those who 
                suffer and grieve. There is a power in these prayers, 
                and we can find comfort in the grace and guidance of a 
                loving God.

                At this important time in our history, we also pray for 
                the brave members of our Armed Forces and their 
                families. We pray for their safety, for the recovery of 
                the wounded, and for the peace we all seek.

                The Congress, by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has 
                called on our Nation to reaffirm the role of prayer in 
                our society and to respect the freedom of religion by 
                recognizing each year a ``National Day of Prayer.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 3, 
                2007, as a National Day of Prayer. I ask the citizens 
                of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or 
                her own faith, for the freedoms and blessings we have 
                received and for God's continued guidance, comfort, and 
                protection. I invite all Americans to join in observing 
                this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
                activities.

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

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