    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9915 of August 16, 2019

    National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2019

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    Our great Nation's hard-fought independence was won by citizen warriors
    united in purpose and possessing an unwavering commitment to liberty. On
    countless occasions since, our citizen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen,
    Marines, and Coast Guardsmen have put their civilian lives on hold--
    leaving behind family, friends, and vocation--to defend freedom and the
    rights of all Americans. During National Employer Support of the Guard
    and Reserve Week, we salute the many civilian employers who recognize
    the indispensable role of our all-volunteer force and provide unwavering
    support to our Nation's defenders.
    The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve make significant
    contributions to both our thriving economy and our strong national
    defense. In all facets of the civilian workforce, from small businesses
    to large corporations, they bring to bear considerable expertise,
    experience, and professionalism. In uniform, they serve with honor and
    distinction as they respond to natural disasters and emergencies, train
    to ensure operational readiness, and deploy in support of critical
    operations.
    Employers who support the National Guard and Reserve are essential to
    the Nation's ability to sustain an all-volunteer force. Their
    flexibility, generosity, and understanding enable reserve component
    service members to maintain meaningful and successful civilian careers
    while serving their country. Regardless of financial hardship or
    inconvenience, these patriotic employers provide job security when
    employees answer the call of duty, as well as encouragement and
    stability to their families during times of deployment. In choosing
    service over self-interest, these employers share in the mission of
    protecting our democratic principles and our Nation's well-being.
    Ensuring that our brave military members have the resources they need to
    thrive in both military and civilian life is one of my highest
    priorities. I commend employers who hold in high regard our National
    Guard and Reserve service members and their families, and who provide
    exemplary cooperation and partnership, often at great financial
    sacrifice, to Americans who nobly combine military and civilian careers.
    We extend our gratitude to these employers and to all who willingly
    serve and sacrifice to defend and preserve our way of life.
    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 August 18 through
    August 24, 2019, as National Employer Support of the

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    Guard and Reserve Week. I call upon all Americans to join me in
    expressing our heartfelt thanks to the civilian employers who provide
    critical support to the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve.
    I also call on State and local officials, private organizations, and all
    military commanders to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and
    activities.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
    August, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP