[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 19 (Monday, May 14, 2007)]
[Page 601]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8141--Military Spouse Day, 2007

 May 9, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    America's military spouses inspire our Nation with their sense of 
duty and deep devotion to our country. On Military Spouse Day, we honor 
the husbands and wives of those who wear the uniform of the Armed Forces 
of the United States.
    The husbands and wives of our service members have made significant 
sacrifices for freedom's cause, and they are an integral part of the 
success of our Armed Forces. Spouses may endure long periods of 
separation and frequent relocations, and they often set aside their own 
personal and professional ambitions for the benefit of their family and 
the Nation. Despite tremendous personal challenges, military spouses 
maintain everyday life for their families here at home, while sending 
love, prayers, encouraging words, and care packages to their loved ones 
stationed around the globe.
    On behalf of a grateful Nation, we salute our Nation's military 
spouses. For ways to support our troops, their spouses, and their 
families, visit americasupportsyou.mil.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 11, 2007, as Military 
Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this 
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and by expressing their 
gratitude to the husbands and wives of those serving in the United 
States Armed Forces.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of 
May, 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, 9:16 a.m., May 11, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation was released by the Office of the Press 
Secretary on May 10, and it was published in the Federal Register on May 
14.