[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 18 (Monday, May 9, 2005)]
[Pages 713-714]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 7892--Loyalty Day, 2005

 April 29, 2005

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    Generations of men and women have sacrificed to defend the basic 
principles of liberty upon which our Nation was founded. This spirit of 
selfless service helps keep America strong and free. On Loyalty Day, we 
join together to celebrate this bond that makes our country great.
    For more than two centuries, our military has given us examples of 
courage and patriotism that make every American proud. Today, more than 
a million Americans are stationed around the world, taking great risks 
and making personal sacrifices to secure the blessings of liberty for 
our country and to spread peace and freedom. These brave men and women 
are unrelenting in battle and unwavering in loyalty. Their service 
exemplifies our Nation's ideals, and they have our gratitude and 
support.

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    Volunteer service is also a proud American value. Our Nation relies 
on compassionate souls who look after their neighbors and surround the 
lost with love. Through good works, we can extend the promise of our 
country into every home and neighborhood. This year, I announced a new 
initiative, Helping America's Youth, led by First Lady Laura Bush, to 
help young people overcome the challenges they may face and emphasize 
the importance of loving, caring adults in every child's life. By 
educating and preparing today's young people to be the leaders of 
tomorrow, we strengthen our country and pass on the liberties we cherish 
to rising generations.
    The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 
of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' On Loyalty Day, we honor our great 
Nation and the people who help keep it safe and strong. I ask all 
Americans to join me in this day of celebration and in reaffirming our 
allegiance to our Nation.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2005, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all 
the people of the United States to join in support of this national 
observance, and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth 
day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:48 a.m., May 3, 2005]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on May 4. 
This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate 
issue.