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

 
PROCLAMATION 8293--SEPT. 24, 2008

Proclamation 8293 of September 24, 2008
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout our history, the men and women of the Armed Forces have put
our Nation's security before their own, doing their duty in the face of
grave danger. On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay solemn tribute to the
mothers of the patriots lost serving this great Nation.
Gold Star Mothers inspire our Nation with their deep devotion to family
and country. These extraordinary women serve their communities, dedicate
their time to helping members of our Armed Forces and veterans, and
bring comfort and hope to families whose loved ones laid down their
lives in the defense of our liberty. Nothing can compensate for their
sacrifice and loss, yet Gold Star Mothers demonstrate tremendous courage
and resolve while working to preserve the memory and legacy of all our
fallen heroes.
On this day, we honor our country's Gold Star Mothers and remember their
sons' and daughters' noble service and great sacrifice. We offer them
our deepest gratitude and our most profound respect, and we ask for
God's blessings to be upon them and their families.




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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 28, 2008, 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 special 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-fourth day
of September, 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