[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2019)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 43473-43474]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18138]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 9915 of August 16, 2019

                
National Employer Support of the Guard and 
                Reserve Week, 2019

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our great Nation's hard-fought independence was won by 
                citizen warriors united in purpose and possessing an 
                unwavering commitment to liberty. On countless 
                occasions since, our citizen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, 
                Marines, and Coast Guardsmen have put their civilian 
                lives on hold--leaving behind family, friends, and 
                vocation--to defend freedom and the rights of all 
                Americans. During National Employer Support of the 
                Guard and Reserve Week, we salute the many civilian 
                employers who recognize the indispensable role of our 
                all-volunteer force and provide unwavering support to 
                our Nation's defenders.

                The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve 
                make significant contributions to both our thriving 
                economy and our strong national defense. In all facets 
                of the civilian workforce, from small businesses to 
                large corporations, they bring to bear considerable 
                expertise, experience, and professionalism. In uniform, 
                they serve with honor and distinction as they respond 
                to natural disasters and emergencies, train to ensure 
                operational readiness, and deploy in support of 
                critical operations.

                Employers who support the National Guard and Reserve 
                are essential to the Nation's ability to sustain an 
                all-volunteer force. Their flexibility, generosity, and 
                understanding enable reserve component service members 
                to maintain meaningful and successful civilian careers 
                while serving their country. Regardless of financial 
                hardship or inconvenience, these patriotic employers 
                provide job security when employees answer the call of 
                duty, as well as encouragement and stability to their 
                families during times of deployment. In choosing 
                service over self-interest, these employers share in 
                the mission of protecting our democratic principles and 
                our Nation's well-being.

                Ensuring that our brave military members have the 
                resources they need to thrive in both military and 
                civilian life is one of my highest priorities. I 
                commend employers who hold in high regard our National 
                Guard and Reserve service members and their families, 
                and who provide exemplary cooperation and partnership, 
                often at great financial sacrifice, to Americans who 
                nobly combine military and civilian careers. We extend 
                our gratitude to these employers and to all who 
                willingly serve and sacrifice to defend and preserve 
                our way of life.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 August 18 through 
                August 24, 2019, 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 
                civilian employers who provide critical support to the 
                men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. 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 
                sixteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                fourth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2019-18138
Filed 8-20-19; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3295-F9-P