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

122 STAT. 5308


 
PROCLAMATION 8252--MAY 5, 2008



Proclamation 8252 of May 5, 2008
Military Spouse Day, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of
country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay
tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's
Armed Forces during times of war and peace.
The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were
fighting for independence. Martha Washington boosted the morale of her
husband's troops by visiting battlefields and tending to the wounded.
Since then, members of our Armed Forces have served our Nation
accompanied by the steadfast love and support of their spouses and
families.
While our men and women in uniform are protecting our country's founding
ideals of liberty, democracy, and justice, their spouses live with
uncommon challenges, endure sleepless nights, and spend long periods
raising children alone. Many military spouses are also committed
volunteers, serving other military families and local communities. Our
Nation benefits from the sacrifices of our military families, and we are
inspired by their courage, strength, and leadership.
On Military Spouse Day and throughout the year, we honor the commitment
spouses have made to freedom's cause. To learn about ways to support our
troops and their spouses and families, I encourage all Americans to
visit www.americasupportsyou.mil.
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 May 9, 2008, as Military
Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and by expressing their
gratitude to the husbands and wives of those serving in the United
States Armed Forces.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May,
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