[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 18 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Page 541]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8135--Law Day, U.S.A., 2007

 April 27, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    Our Nation is built upon the rule of law and guided by our founding 
promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. Law Day is an 
opportunity to celebrate the Constitution and the laws that protect our 
rights and liberties and to recognize our responsibility as citizens to 
uphold the values of a free and just society.
    Generations of Americans have served the cause of justice and shaped 
our legal institutions to ensure that the blessings of liberty extend to 
every citizen. The men and women of America's legal community have 
worked to defend the Constitution, protect the innocent, and secure the 
rights of their fellow citizens. Their efforts have helped make our 
Nation a shining example of justice.
    America's faith in the rule of law has endured through the 
centuries. Today, we strive to prepare our next generation of leaders to 
carry on America's tradition of freedom and democracy. The theme of this 
year's Law Day, ``Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring 
Democracy,'' highlights the importance of teaching our young people 
about the vital role they can play in our democratic society. We all 
have a duty to help our youth become responsible citizens by promoting 
the virtues that sustain our democracy and fostering a deeper 
understanding and respect for our Constitution and laws. These young men 
and women will shape the future of our country, and their spirit and 
character will help promote justice, equality, and opportunity 
throughout our country.
    The strength of our legal system requires the ongoing commitment of 
every citizen. As we observe Law Day, we celebrate our Nation's legal 
heritage and honor those who work to advance the cause of justice.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of 
America, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby 
proclaim May 1, 2007, as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people of 
the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. I also call upon Government officials to display the flag of 
the United States in support of this national observance.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh 
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, 8:45 a.m., May 1, 2007]

Note: This proclamation was released by the Office of the Press 
Secretary on April 28, and it was published in the Federal Register on 
May 2.