[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