    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9137--MAY 30, 2014

    Proclamation 9137 of May 30, 2014

    National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    Caribbean Americans are part of a great national tradition, descendants
    of hopeful, striving people who journeyed to our lands in search of a
    better life. They were drawn by a belief in the power of opportunity, a
    belief that through hard work and sacrifice, they could provide their
    children with chances they had never known. Thanks to these
    opportunities and their talent and perseverance, Caribbean Americans
    have contributed to every aspect of our society--from science and
    medicine to business and the arts. During National Caribbean-American
    Heritage Month, we honor their history, culture, and essential role in
    the American narrative.
    It is also a time to renew our friendship with our Caribbean neighbors,
    with whom we share both an ocean and a history. To this end, the United
    States is expanding cooperation with our Caribbean partners as we
    promote social justice, grow prosperity throughout the Americas, and
    create new educational opportunities for young people across the
    Caribbean basin, as well as for Caribbean Americans in our own
    communities. We are also working to advance commonsense immigration
    reform that will allow future generations of Caribbean Americans to
    share their talents with our Nation.
    As America celebrates our Caribbean heritage, let us hold fast to the
    spirit that makes our country a beacon to the world. This month, let us
    remember that we are always at our best when we focus not on what we can
    tear down, but on what we can build up. And together, let us strengthen
    the bonds that hold together the most diverse Nation on earth.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as National
    Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to
    celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with
    appropriate ceremonies and activities.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    eighth.
    BARACK OBAMA