[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3854
 
PROCLAMATION 8032--JUNE 26, 2006



Proclamation 8032 of June 26, 2006
Independence Day, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On July 4, 1776, our Nation's Founders declared ``That these United
Colonies are, and of Right, ought to be free and Independent States.''
This declaration marked a great milestone in the history of human
freedom. On the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence, we pay tribute to the courage and dedication of those who
created this country, and we celebrate the values of liberty and
equality that make our country strong.
The patriots of the Revolutionary War acted on the beliefs that ``all
men are created equal'' and ``that they are endowed by their Creator
with certain unalienable Rights.'' By advancing these ideals,
generations of Americans have unleashed the hope of freedom for people
in every corner of the world.
As we celebrate our independence, Americans can take pride in our
history and look to the future with confidence. We offer our gratitude
to all the American patriots, past and present, who have sought to
advance freedom and lay the foundations of peace. Because of their
sacrifice, this country remains a beacon of hope for all who dream of
liberty and a shining example to the world of what a free people can
achieve. May God continue to bless the United States of America.
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 July 4, 2006, as
Independence Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe
with all due ceremony our Independence Day as a time to honor our
Founders and their legacy of freedom and remember with thankfulness the
sacrifice of our men and women in uniform.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH