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

 
PROCLAMATION 7947--OCT. 14, 2005
Proclamation 7947 of October 14, 2005
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In times of crisis, our Nation depends on the courage and determination
of the members of our National Guard and Reserve. Across our country,
these dedicated citizen-soldiers are answering the call to serve. During
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we honor the
vital contributions of members of our Guard and Reserve, and we express
our gratitude for the support shown to them by their employers.
In every generation, America has turned to the National Guard and
Reserve to help respond to natural disasters, secure our homeland, and
defend our liberty. Today, National Guard and Reserve personnel are
serving on the front lines of freedom in the war on terror, and they
have provided vital relief to our citizens affected by Hurricanes
Katrina

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and Rita. Balancing the demands of their families, civilian careers, and
military assignments, members of our Guard and Reserve demonstrate
personal courage, love of country, and a commitment to duty that
inspires all Americans.
Employers play a critical role in helping the men and women of the
National Guard and Reserve carry out their mission. In offices, schools,
hospitals, and other workplaces, employers provide time off, pay,
health-care benefits, and job security to their Guard and Reserve
employees. These patriotic efforts allow our men and women in uniform to
focus on their military assignments and help strengthen our country.
Americans are grateful to these employers for putting the needs of our
citizens and our country's safety and security first.
As we continue to fight terrorism and advance peace around the world,
Americans stand strongly and proudly behind the men and women of the
National Guard and Reserve, and we express our appreciation for the
commitment of their employers.
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 October 16 through October
22, 2005, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. I
encourage all Americans to join me in expressing our thanks to members
of our National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers for their
patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our Nation. I also call upon
State and local officials, private organizations, businesses, and all
military commanders to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, 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