[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7760 of March 5, 2004


 
Irish-American Heritage Month, 2004


By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Millions of Americans trace their ancestry to Ireland's shores. During
Irish-American Heritage Month, we recognize these proud citizens and
their important contributions to America.
Irish Americans have helped settle the American frontier, build our
cities, and defend our homeland. Through their service in government and
the military, they have helped to uphold our democracy and advance
liberty and peace around the world. Through their dedication to faith
and family, they have strengthened our communities and enriched our
Nation's character.
The names of Irish Americans who have helped make America great are
familiar. Davy Crockett and Sam Houston helped settle the West. As
Archbishop, John Cardinal O'Connor served the people of New York with
conviction and compassion. President John Kennedy led America with
steadfast determination during a time of great challenge.
These and millions of other Irish Americans have made America better and
stronger. This month, we celebrate the enormous gifts Irish Americans
have given this Nation.
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 March 2004 as Irish-
American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month
by celebrating the contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of March,
in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7761--MAR. 5, 2004