[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8109--FEB. 27, 2007

Proclamation 8109 of February 27, 2007
Women's History Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout our history, the vision and determination of women have
strengthened and transformed America. As we celebrate Women's History
Month, we recognize the vital contributions women have made to our
country.
The strong leadership of extraordinary women has altered our Nation's
history. Sojourner Truth, Alice Stone Blackwell, and Julia Ward Howe
opened doors for future generations of women by advancing the cause of
women's voting rights and helping make America a more equitable place.
In 1855, Dr. Mary E. Walker became one of the first female physicians in
the country. Dr. Walker volunteered her medical services during the
Civil War and became the only woman in United States history to receive
the Medal of Honor. Vivian Malone Jones stood her ground in the face of
a great injustice and helped integrate the University of Alabama,
breaking down racial barriers to higher education and becoming the
school's first African-American graduate.
Our Nation is a land of great opportunity, and women are seizing that
opportunity and shaping the future of America in all walks of life. A
record number of women are serving in the halls of Congress, and the
number of women-owned businesses continues to grow. The women of our
Armed Forces are making a vital contribution to our Nation's security by
serving the cause of freedom and peace around the world. And by giving
care and guidance, America's mothers are helping to build the foundation
for the success of our Nation's children and strengthening the character
of our country. This month, we honor the spirit, leadership, and hard
work of American women.
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 March 2007 as Women's
History Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe
this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that
honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and