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

 
PROCLAMATION 8137--APR. 30, 2007

Proclamation 8137 of April 30, 2007
Loyalty Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America was founded by patriots who risked their lives to bring freedom
to our Nation. Today, our citizens are grateful for our Founding Fathers
and confident in the principles that lead us forward. On Loyalty Day, we
celebrate the blessings of freedom and remember our responsibility to
continue our legacy of liberty.
Our Nation has never been united simply by blood, birth, or soil, but
instead has always been united by the ideals that move us beyond our
background and teach us what it means to be Americans. We believe deeply
in freedom and self-government, values embodied in our cherished
documents and defended by our troops over the course of generations. Our
citizens hold the truths of our founding close to their hearts and
demonstrate their loyalty in countless ways. We are inspired by the
patriotic service of the men and women who wear our Nation's uniform
with honor and decency. The military spouses and families who stand by
their loved ones represent the best of the American spirit, and we are
profoundly grateful for their sacrifice. Our country is strengthened by
the millions of volunteers who show deep compassion toward their
neighbors in need. All citizens can express their loyalty to the United
States by flying the flag, participating in our democracy, and learning
more about our country's grand story of courage and simple dream of
dignity.
The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of
each year as ``Loyalty Day.''; This Loyalty Day, and throughout the
year, I ask all Americans to join me in reaffirming our allegiance to
our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2007, as Loyalty Day. I call upon the
people of the United States to participate in this national observance
and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day as a symbol
of pride in our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH