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

 
PROCLAMATION 8280--AUG. 25, 2008

Proclamation 8280 of August 25, 2008
Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The opportunities of America make our land a beacon of hope for people
from every corner of the world. America's minority-owned businesses
contribute greatly to our economy and the richness of our country.
During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize minority
entrepreneurs and recommit ourselves to fostering an environment where
everyone can attain the American dream.
In America, people's dreams matter more than their background. Across
our country, minority business owners are working hard to achieve their
goals and helping to extend the promises of America to their fellow
citizens. These businesses and their employees are vital contributors to
our national prosperity.
My Administration has lowered taxes, supported pro-growth policies, and
enacted an economic stimulus package to encourage small and medium-sized
business growth. By keeping more money in the hands of families and
small businesses, they can save, invest, spend, and give back to their
communities. Our economy is resilient and dynamic because Americans are
the most industrious, creative, and enterprising people in the world and
because we believe in a free market economy that rewards those
qualities.
During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize the value
minority entrepreneurs and their employees add to our country. They are
vital to our Nation's economic strength and an essential part of our
national heritage.
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 August 31 through
September 6, 2008, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon
all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate pro




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grams, ceremonies, and activities to recognize the many contributions of
our Nation's minority enterprises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH