[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 174 (Thursday, September 10, 2009)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 46661-46662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-21988]



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The President





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Proclamation 8411--Labor Day, 2009
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                Proclamation 8411 of September 4, 2009

                
Labor Day, 2009

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Since our Nation's founding, working Americans have 
                carried us through times of challenge and uncertainty 
                and propelled America through eras of peace and 
                prosperity. They have long formed the backbone of our 
                Nation's economy, and they will continue to lead our 
                Nation to new heights in the years to come.

                Working Americans helped lay the foundation for our 
                Nation's progress over the generations. Brick by brick, 
                they built the infrastructure that powered the engine 
                of our economy. With firm resolve and commitment, they 
                constructed our cities and towns, and with unparalleled 
                skill they manufactured the goods and provided the 
                services needed by Americans and people around the 
                world. They have prepared our children for the 
                challenges ahead and cared for the sick and the 
                elderly. Today, we commemorate the many contributions 
                labor has made to our Nation.

                Throughout its history, the labor movement has given 
                voice to the aspirations and concerns of millions of 
                men and women. By fighting for decent working 
                conditions, as well as fair wages and benefits, 
                organized labor has stood for the rights of everyday 
                Americans. With determination and commitment, labor has 
                advocated for all working families and all have 
                benefited from the fruits of their struggles.

                Today, we find ourselves in an era of great challenges. 
                The economic crisis we face is vast and complex. 
                Americans understand the consequences: dwindling 
                savings for young families, a daunting choice between 
                prescriptions and groceries for our seniors, and fading 
                hopes for a college education for our young people. 
                Just as they have so many times in our history, working 
                Americans will help our Nation emerge from this crisis 
                and lead us into a new era of prosperity and progress.

                This Labor Day, as we honor our workers, and we renew 
                our commitment to uphold the American Dream and the 
                founding promise of our Nation: in America, we can make 
                of our lives what we will, and all things are possible 
                for all people.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 7, 2009, as Labor 
                Day. I call upon public officials and all the people of 
                the United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                programs, ceremonies, and activities that acknowledge 
                the tremendous contributions of working Americans and 
                their families.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
                
                
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[FR Doc. E9-21988
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