[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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