[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 18 (Monday, May 7, 2007)]
[Pages 552-553]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8137--Loyalty Day, 2007

 April 30, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    America was founded by patriots who risked their lives to bring 
freedom to our Nation. Today, our citizens are grateful for our Founding 
Fathers and confident in the principles that lead us forward. On Loyalty 
Day, we celebrate the blessings of freedom and remember our 
responsibility to continue our legacy of liberty.
    Our Nation has never been united simply by blood, birth, or soil, 
but instead has always been united by the ideals that move us beyond our 
background and teach us what it means to be Americans. We believe deeply 
in freedom and self-government, values embodied in our cherished 
documents and defended by our troops over the course of generations. Our 
citizens hold the truths of our founding close to their hearts and 
demonstrate their loyalty in countless ways. We are inspired by the 
patriotic service of the

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men and women who wear our Nation's uniform with honor and decency. The 
military spouses and families who stand by their loved ones represent 
the best of the American spirit, and we are profoundly grateful for 
their sacrifice. Our country is strengthened by the millions of 
volunteers who show deep compassion toward their neighbors in need. All 
citizens can express their loyalty to the United States by flying the 
flag, participating in our democracy, and learning more about our 
country's grand story of courage and simple dream of dignity.
    The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 
of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' This Loyalty Day, and throughout the 
year, I ask all Americans to join me 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, 2007, as Loyalty Day. I call upon the 
people of the United States to participate in this national observance 
and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day as a symbol 
of pride in our Nation.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth 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, 8:54 a.m., May 2, 2007]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on May 3.