[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 131, 115th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9620 of May 31, 2017

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

National Caribbean-American Heritage Month is a celebration of the
accomplishments of Caribbean Americans and our long, shared history with
the peoples of the Caribbean. We are grateful for the culture Caribbean
Americans have shared with our Nation and the many contributions they
have made to our society.
Throughout our history, Caribbean Americans have helped create and
maintain the strength and independence of our Nation. Alexander
Hamilton, who came from poverty in Nevis, was a key contributor to our
Constitution and the first Secretary of the Treasury, helping to
establish our modern financial system and to create the United States
Coast Guard.
Every day, Caribbean Americans help make America more prosperous and
secure. Our Nation is particularly grateful to the many Caribbean
Americans who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces,
protecting our Nation, and promoting freedom and peace around the world.
Today, more than four million Caribbean Americans live in the United
States and continue to contribute to a vibrant culture that enriches our
Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 2017 as National
Caribbean-American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to join in
celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Caribbean
Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
first.
DONALD J. TRUMP