[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 17 (Monday, April 30, 2007)]
[Page 529]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8133--Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2007

 April 26, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor the many 
contributions citizens of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry have made to 
our great land.
    The millions of Americans who trace their origins to nations in the 
Asian/Pacific region have enriched America. The entrepreneurship and 
innovation of Asian/Pacific Americans have strengthened our economy. 
Asian/Pacific Americans enrich our Nation with their strong values of 
love of family and community. Many Asian/Pacific Americans are serving 
the cause of freedom and peace around the world, and our Nation is 
grateful for their service. These good men and women defend our safety 
and contribute to the character and greatness of America.
    To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian/Pacific 
Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 102-450, as amended, has 
designated the month of May each year as ``Asian/Pacific American 
Heritage Month.''
     Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States 
of America, do hereby proclaim May 2007 as Asian/Pacific American 
Heritage Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn 
more about the history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many 
contributions to our Nation and to observe this month with appropriate 
programs and activities.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth 
day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 9:00 a.m., April 30, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on May 
1.