    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 41, Number 38 (Monday, September 26, 2005)]
    [Pages 1440-1441]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Proclamation 7935--Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005

     September 21, 2005

     By the President of the United States

     of America

     A Proclamation

        The men and women of America's Armed Forces selflessly serve to
    protect our Nation, and they are among our greatest heroes. From the
    trenches of World War I to the beaches of Normandy, from Korea to
    Vietnam, from Afghanistan to Iraq, many courageous members of our
    military have given their lives so that Americans could live in freedom
    and security. On Gold Star Mother's Day, we recognize and pray for the
    devoted and patriotic mothers of these men and women in uniform who have
    made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our liberty.
        America's Gold Star Mothers carry a great burden of grief, yet they
    show a tremendous spirit of generosity in helping their fellow citizens.
    With kindness and understanding, they support members of our Armed
    Forces and their families, provide vital services to veterans, help to
    educate young people about good citizenship and our Nation's founding
    ideals, and bring comfort to many in need. We commend these proud women
    for their compassion, commitment, and patriotism, and our Nation will
    always honor them for their sacrifice and service.
        The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49
    Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as
    ``Gold Star Mother's Day'' and has authorized and requested the
    President to issue a proclamation in its observance. On this day, we
    express our deep gratitude to our Nation's Gold Star Mothers, and we ask
    God's blessings on them and on their families.
        Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of
    America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 25, 2005, as Gold Star
    Mother's Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag
    of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I
    also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold
    appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our Nation's sympathy
    and respect for our Gold Star Mothers.
        In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first
    day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
    thirtieth.
                                                    George W. Bush

     [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 9:27 a.m., September
    23, 2005]

    Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on
    September 26.

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