[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 84 (Wednesday, May 2, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 24177-24178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2183]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 8135 of April 27, 2007

                
Law Day, U.S.A., 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation is built upon the rule of law and guided by 
                our founding promise of freedom, equality, and justice 
                for all. Law Day is an opportunity to celebrate the 
                Constitution and the laws that protect our rights and 
                liberties and to recognize our responsibility as 
                citizens to uphold the values of a free and just 
                society.

                Generations of Americans have served the cause of 
                justice and shaped our legal institutions to ensure 
                that the blessings of liberty extend to every citizen. 
                The men and women of America's legal community have 
                worked to defend the Constitution, protect the 
                innocent, and secure the rights of their fellow 
                citizens. Their efforts have helped make our Nation a 
                shining example of justice.

                America's faith in the rule of law has endured through 
                the centuries. Today, we strive to prepare our next 
                generation of leaders to carry on America's tradition 
                of freedom and democracy. The theme of this year's Law 
                Day, ``Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring 
                Democracy,'' highlights the importance of teaching our 
                young people about the vital role they can play in our 
                democratic society. We all have a duty to help our 
                youth become responsible citizens by promoting the 
                virtues that sustain our democracy and fostering a 
                deeper understanding and respect for our Constitution 
                and laws. These young men and women will shape the 
                future of our country, and their spirit and character 
                will help promote justice, equality, and opportunity 
                throughout our country.

                The strength of our legal system requires the ongoing 
                commitment of every citizen. As we observe Law Day, we 
                celebrate our Nation's legal heritage and honor those 
                who work to advance the cause of justice.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, in accordance with Public Law 
                87-20, as amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2007, as 
                Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities. I also call upon Government 
                officials to display the flag of the United States in 
                support of this national observance.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-seventh 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.)

[FR Doc. 07-2183
Filed 5-1-07; 8:45 am]
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