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

 
PROCLAMATION 7931--SEPT. 16, 2005
Proclamation 7931 of September 16, 2005
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout our history, America has been a land of diversity and has
benefitted from the contributions of people of different backgrounds
brought together by a love of liberty. During National Hispanic Heritage
Month, we celebrate the achievements of Hispanic Americans and the
significant role they have played in making our Nation strong,
prosperous, and free.
The contributions of Hispanic Americans have made a positive impact on
every part of our society. Americans of Hispanic descent are astronauts
and athletes, doctors and teachers, lawyers and scientists. The vibrancy
of our Nation's Hispanic performers enriches music, dancing, and the
arts. Hispanic Americans serve at every level of government, including
as Attorney General of the United States and Secretary of Commerce.
Latino entrepreneurs are starting and growing businesses all across
America, creating jobs and opportunities. The hard work and
determination of Hispanic Americans continue to inspire all those who
dream of a better life for themselves and their families.
Our Nation's Hispanic community has contributed to the advance of
freedom abroad and to the defense of freedom at home. In every
generation, Hispanic Americans have served valiantly in the United
States military. Today there are more than 200,000 Hispanic Americans
serving in the Armed Forces, and our Nation is grateful for their
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and sacrifice. In addition, thousands of Hispanic Americans are helping
to defend and protect our homeland by serving as police officers and
firefighters. All Americans are thankful for their daily work in helping
to keep our Nation safe.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we join together to recognize
the proud history and rich culture of Hispanic Americans. To honor the
achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402,
as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually
a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as ``National
Hispanic Heritage Month.'';
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2005, as
National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials,
educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH