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

121 STAT. 2781
 
PROCLAMATION 8171--AUG. 30, 2007


Proclamation 8171 of August 30, 2007
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we
recognize the vital contributions of the brave men and women who serve
our great Nation, and we pay tribute to the employers who support them.
The courageous men and women of the National Guard and Reserve are
fighting a new and unprecedented war, having answered the call to defend
our freedom and way of life. At home, the National Guard is working to
protect our borders, and provide vital aid and assistance in times of
crisis and natural disasters. The dedicated service of those who wear
the uniform reflects the best of America, and all Americans are proud to
stand behind the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.
Our Nation also appreciates the sacrifice of employers across our
country who support the important mission of our National Guard and
Reserve personnel. Employers across America demonstrate their patriotism
by providing time off, pay, health-care benefits, and job security to
their Guard and Reserve employees, helping them prepare for their return
to families and to civilian life. The commitment of our Nation's
employers is a vital and integral part of the success of our Armed
Forces.
During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we offer
our country's deepest gratitude to the dedicated men and women of the
National Guard and Reserve and to the employers who support them in
their important service to our 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 September 9 through
September 15, 2007, 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 thirtieth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH