[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 34 (Monday, September 1, 2008)]
[Pages 1155-1156]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8280--Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2008

 August 25, 2008

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    The opportunities of America make our land a beacon of hope for 
people from every corner of the world. America's minority-owned 
businesses contribute greatly to our economy and the richness of our 
country. During Minority Enterprise Development

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Week, we recognize minority entrepreneurs and recommit ourselves to 
fostering an environment where everyone can attain the American dream.
    In America, people's dreams matter more than their background. 
Across our country, minority business owners are working hard to achieve 
their goals and helping to extend the promises of America to their 
fellow citizens. These businesses and their employees are vital 
contributors to our national prosperity.
    My Administration has lowered taxes, supported pro-growth policies, 
and enacted an economic stimulus package to encourage small and medium-
sized business growth. By keeping more money in the hands of families 
and small businesses, they can save, invest, spend, and give back to 
their communities. Our economy is resilient and dynamic because 
Americans are the most industrious, creative, and enterprising people in 
the world and because we believe in a free market economy that rewards 
those qualities.
    During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize the value 
minority entrepreneurs and their employees add to our country. They are 
vital to our Nation's economic strength and an essential part of our 
national heritage.
     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 August 31 through 
September 6, 2008, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon 
all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities to recognize the many contributions of our 
Nation's minority enterprises.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth 
day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., August 27, 
2008]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on August 
28. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language 
version of this proclamation.