[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8247--APR. 29, 2008

Proclamation 8247 of April 29, 2008
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have
contributed much to our Nation. During Asian/Pacific American Heritage
Month, we highlight their importance to our great Nation.




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Asian/Pacific Americans have made our country better with their talents
and hard work. Their values and commitment to family and community have
helped shape and strengthen America. These citizens speak many
languages, honor countless traditions, and practice different faiths,
but they are bound by a shared commitment to freedom and liberty. The
diversity among Asian/Pacific Americans adds to the cultural fabric of
our society.
Asian/Pacific Americans have enriched our culture, excelling in many
fields, including education, business, science, technology, government,
sports, and the arts. We especially honor those Asian/Pacific Americans
who have answered the call to protect the cause of freedom by serving in
our Armed Forces. These brave men and women set a powerful example for
all Americans.
As we celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we are reminded
of the richness of the Asian and Pacific cultures. Asian/Pacific
Americans enhance the American experience and contribute to our
country's legacy of diversity.
To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans,
the Congress, by Public Law 102-450, as amended, has designated the
month of May each year as ``Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 2008 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage
Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about
the history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many contributions to
our Nation and to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH