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

121 STAT. 2796
 
PROCLAMATION 8185--OCT. 1, 2007



Proclamation 8185 of October 4, 2007
German-American Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Generations of German Americans have helped shape our national culture
and advance our legacy of freedom. On German-American Day, we recognize
the many contributions that Americans of German descent have made to our
vibrant country.
German immigrants, in search of a brighter future, were among the first
pioneers to settle in Jamestown. Since then, German Americans have
influenced our society in all walks of life and helped expand our
democratic heritage and our deeply held belief in individual liberty.
The leadership and strong spirit of German Americans have helped shape
our country and advance the great blessings of our Nation.
German-American Day is also an opportunity to honor the strong ties
between the United States and Germany and to celebrate our friendship.
On this day, we underscore our commitment to working together to promote
peace and making the world a more hopeful place.
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 October 6, 2007, as
German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to celebrate the many
contributions German Americans have made to our Nation's liberty and
prosperity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
October, 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