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

 
PROCLAMATION 8174--SEPT. 4, 2007

Proclamation 8174 of September 4, 2007
Patriot Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
September 11, 2001, was a defining moment in American history. On that
terrible day, our Nation saw the face of evil as 19 men barbarously

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attacked us and wantonly murdered people of many races, nationalities,
and creeds. On Patriot Day, we remember the innocent victims, and we pay
tribute to the valiant firefighters, police officers, emergency
personnel, and ordinary citizens who risked their lives so others might
live.
After the attacks on 9/11, America resolved that we would go on the
offense against our enemies, and we would not distinguish between the
terrorists and those who harbor and support them. All Americans honor
the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces, the dedicated members of
our public safety, law enforcement, and intelligence communities, and
the thousands of others who work hard each day to protect our country,
secure our liberty, and prevent future attacks.
The spirit of our people is the source of America's strength, and 6
years ago, Americans came to the aid of neighbors in need. On Patriot
Day, we pray for those who died and for their families. We volunteer to
help others and demonstrate the continuing compassion of our citizens.
On this solemn occasion, we rededicate ourselves to laying the
foundation of peace with confidence in our mission and our free way of
life.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89),
the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as ``Patriot
Day.'';
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2007, as Patriot Day. I call
upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to
direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I also call
upon the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and remembrance services, to display
the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a
moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor
the innocent Americans and people from around the world who lost their
lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
September, 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