[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 71 (Friday, April 11, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 19953-19954]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1123]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8234--National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
2008



Proclamation 8235--National D.A.R.E. Day, 2008



Memorandum of March 28, 2008--Assignment of Functions Under Section 
1821(c) of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act 
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                Proclamation 8234 of April 8, 2008

                
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 
                2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America is blessed to have brave men and women willing 
                to step forward to defend our freedoms and keep us 
                safe. The members of the United States Armed Forces 
                have proudly held fast against determined and ruthless 
                enemies, protected our citizens from harm, and freed 
                millions from oppression. On National Former Prisoner 
                of War Recognition Day, we pay tribute to the 
                courageous and selfless individuals who were taken 
                captive while serving the cause of peace and securing 
                liberty across the globe.

                America's former prisoners of war set an example of 
                vision, valor, and unshakeable love of country that 
                inspires our citizens. Through unspeakable conditions, 
                they upheld their oath to defend America with honor and 
                dignity. Their extraordinary spirit, patriotism, and 
                resolve helped defeat tyranny and build democratic and 
                just societies, enabling decent men and women around 
                the world to live in freedom.

                Our Nation is extremely proud of our former prisoners 
                of war, and we owe them and their families a debt we 
                can never fully repay. On National Former Prisoner of 
                War Recognition Day, we honor our country's heroes who 
                were prisoners of war, recognize their sacrifice, and 
                express our deepest gratitude to those who helped write 
                a more hopeful chapter in our history.

                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 April 9, 2008, as National 
                Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to join me in honoring the 
                service and sacrifices of all of America's former 
                prisoners of war. I call upon Federal, State, and local 
                government officials and private organizations to 
                observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities.

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

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