Irish-American Heritage Month, 2004

Proclamation 7760 of March 5, 2004

Irish-American Heritage Month, 2004

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Millions of Americans trace their ancestry to Ireland's
shores. During Irish-American Heritage Month, we
recognize these proud citizens and their important
contributions to America.

Irish Americans have helped settle the American
frontier, build our cities, and defend our homeland.
Through their service in government and the military,
they have helped to uphold our democracy and advance
liberty and peace around the world. Through their
dedication to faith and family, they have strengthened
our communities and enriched our Nation's character.

The names of Irish Americans who have helped make
America great are familiar. Davy Crockett and Sam
Houston helped settle the West. As Archbishop, John
Cardinal O'Connor served the people of New York with
conviction and compassion. President John Kennedy led
America with steadfast determination during a time of
great challenge.

These and millions of other Irish Americans have made
America better and stronger. This month, we celebrate
the enormous gifts Irish Americans have given this
Nation.

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 March 2004 as Irish-American
Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe
this month by celebrating the contributions of Irish
Americans to our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord two
thousand four, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.

(Presidential Sig.)B