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

 
PROCLAMATION 8179--SEPT. 21, 2007

Proclamation 8179 of September 21, 2007
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The gift of liberty is secured by heroes who have answered the call to
serve when America needed them most. On Gold Star Mother's Day, we honor
the mothers of the service men and women who have given their lives in
the defense of our great Nation.
America's Gold Star Mothers are remarkable patriots who serve their
communities by demonstrating good citizenship, providing support and
services to our troops and veterans, and helping comfort the families
whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice. Their sense of duty
and deep devotion to our country inspire our Nation, and we thank them
for their compassion, determination, and strength. Though they carry a
great burden of grief, these courageous mothers help ensure that the
legacy of our fallen heroes will be forever remembered. On this day, we
offer our deep gratitude and respect to our Nation's Gold Star Mothers;
we honor the sons and daughters who died while wearing the uniform of
the United States; and we pray for God's blessings on them, their
mothers, and their families.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat.
1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as ``Gold
Star Mother's Day''; and has authorized and requested the President to
issue a proclamation in its observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 30, 2007, as Gold Star
Mother's Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag
of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I
also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold
appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our Nation's sympathy
and respect for our Gold Star Mothers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first 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