Military Spouse Day, 2007

Proclamation 8141 of May 9, 2007

Military Spouse Day, 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.