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

120 STAT. 3871
 
PROCLAMATION 8041--AUG. 22, 2006



Proclamation 8041 of August 22, 2006
Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we celebrate the
outstanding progress made by minority business owners, recognize their
important contributions to our Nation's vibrant economy, and emphasize
our commitment to helping them succeed.
Throughout our country, minority entrepreneurs strengthen our economic
growth and keep our Nation moving forward. As Ronald Reagan said,
entrepreneurs are the ``explorers of the modern era,'' and minority
business owners help expand opportunities for their communities and
their fellow citizens. A free society in which people have the
opportunity to pursue their goals, no matter who they are or where they
are from, is a stronger and more just society.
Over the past 3 years, our economy has grown by nearly $1.3 trillion,
and minority businesses have contributed to that growth. Since 2001, my
Administration has worked with the Congress to deliver the largest tax
relief in two decades, leaving more money for minority business owners
to reinvest. We are also undertaking initiatives to widen the ownership
of businesses. With these resources, minority enterprises are hiring
more employees, improving their communities, and helping fuel our
country's economic resurgence.
Minority businesses throughout our Nation remain strong, and our country
benefits from the positive impact they have on our economy. Minority
business owners represent the hopeful spirit of America, and all across
this land, Americans continue to achieve their dreams and build better
futures for themselves and their families. During Minority Enterprise
Development Week, we underscore our commitment to helping entrepreneurs
realize the promise of our great 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 August 27 through
September 2, 2006, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon
all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities to recognize the many contributions of our
Nation's minority enterprises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH