[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]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 84 , No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 /
Presidential Documents
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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.
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[FR Doc. 2019-18138
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