[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 59155-59156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-23542]



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Vol. 78

Wednesday,

No. 186

September 25, 2013

Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 9022--National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve 
Week, 2013



Proclamation 9023--National Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities Week, 2013



Memorandum of September 20, 2013--Designation of Officers of the Office 
of the Director of National Intelligence To Act as Director of National 
Intelligence
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                Proclamation 9022 of September 20, 2013

                
National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Across generations, members of the United States Armed 
                Forces have made America the greatest force for freedom 
                and security the world has ever known. This week, we 
                honor members of the National Guard and Reserve who 
                carry that legacy forward. We thank the employers who 
                support them; and we reaffirm our promise to provide 
                our troops, our veterans, and our military families 
                with the opportunities they have earned.

                The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve 
                come from every background, race, and creed, and 
                demonstrate an unfaltering commitment to our Nation. On 
                the field of battle and here at home, they place 
                themselves in harm's way to protect our freedoms, our 
                lives, and our communities. We are grateful to the 
                employers that provide our Reservists and National 
                Guard members extraordinary support and flexibility. We 
                commend the businesses that help service members 
                advance their civilian careers and ease transitions 
                between military and civilian life.

                America must pledge our full support to those who serve 
                in our Armed Forces and their families. That is why 
                First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched 
                the Joining Forces initiative--a program that expands 
                employment opportunities for veterans and military 
                spouses. My Administration has also worked to connect 
                veterans to the workforce through an online Veterans 
                Job Bank and through the Veteran Gold Card program, 
                which provide enhanced services to post-9/11 veterans. 
                I also signed into law tax credits that provide 
                incentives for businesses to hire returning heroes and 
                wounded warriors.

                The patriots who serve under our proud flag never lose 
                that sense of service to one another or to country. 
                This week, we pay tribute to these selfless men and 
                women who wear the uniform, to their families, and to 
                their dedicated employers, whose enduring commitment 
                keeps our military strong and our Nation secure.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim September 22 through 
                September 28, 2013, as National Employer Support of the 
                Guard and Reserve Week. I call upon all Americans to 
                join me in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the 
                members of the National Guard and Reserve and their 
                civilian employers. I also call on State and local 
                officials, private organizations, 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 
                twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
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