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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2007
A Proclamation
By the President of the United States of America
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
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