[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 5, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 51157-51158]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4372]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 171 / Wednesday, September 5, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8171 of August 30, 2007

                
National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week, we recognize the vital contributions of 
                the brave men and women who serve our great Nation, and 
                we pay tribute to the employers who support them.

                The courageous men and women of the National Guard and 
                Reserve are fighting a new and unprecedented war, 
                having answered the call to defend our freedom and way 
                of life. At home, the National Guard is working to 
                protect our borders, and provide vital aid and 
                assistance in times of crisis and natural disasters. 
                The dedicated service of those who wear the uniform 
                reflects the best of America, and all Americans are 
                proud to stand behind the men and women of the National 
                Guard and Reserve.

                Our Nation also appreciates the sacrifice of employers 
                across our country who support the important mission of 
                our National Guard and Reserve personnel. Employers 
                across America demonstrate their patriotism by 
                providing time off, pay, health-care benefits, and job 
                security to their Guard and Reserve employees, helping 
                them prepare for their return to families and to 
                civilian life. The commitment of our Nation's employers 
                is a vital and integral part of the success of our 
                Armed Forces.

                During National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week, we offer our country's deepest gratitude 
                to the dedicated men and women of the National Guard 
                and Reserve and to the employers who support them in 
                their important service to our Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim September 9 through 
                September 15, 2007, as National Employer Support of the 
                Guard and Reserve Week. I encourage all Americans to 
                join me in expressing our thanks to members of our 
                National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers 
                for their patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our 
                Nation. I also call upon State and local officials, 
                private organizations, businesses, and all military 
                commanders to observe this week with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities.

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

[FR Doc. 07-4372
Filed 9-4-07; 8:45 am]
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