[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7892--APR. 29, 2005
Proclamation 7892 of April 29, 2005
Loyalty Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Generations of men and women have sacrificed to defend the basic
principles of liberty upon which our Nation was founded. This spirit of
selfless service helps keep America strong and free. On Loyalty Day, we
join together to celebrate this bond that makes our country great.

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For more than two centuries, our military has given us examples of
courage and patriotism that make every American proud. Today, more than
a million Americans are stationed around the world, taking great risks
and making personal sacrifices to secure the blessings of liberty for
our country and to spread peace and freedom. These brave men and women
are unrelenting in battle and unwavering in loyalty. Their service
exemplifies our Nation's ideals, and they have our gratitude and
support.
Volunteer service is also a proud American value. Our Nation relies on
compassionate souls who look after their neighbors and surround the lost
with love. Through good works, we can extend the promise of our country
into every home and neighborhood. This year, I announced a new
initiative, Helping America's Youth, led by First Lady Laura Bush, to
help young people overcome the challenges they may face and emphasize
the importance of loving, caring adults in every child's life. By
educating and preparing today's young people to be the leaders of
tomorrow, we strengthen our country and pass on the liberties we cherish
to rising generations.
The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of
each year as ``Loyalty Day.''; On Loyalty Day, we honor our great Nation
and the people who help keep it safe and strong. I ask all Americans to
join me in this day of celebration and in reaffirming our allegiance to
our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2005, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all
the people of the United States to join in support of this national
observance, and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH