National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2007

Proclamation 8171 of August 30, 2007

National Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve Week, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve Week, we recognize the vital contributions of
the brave men and women who serve our great Nation, and
we pay tribute to the employers who support them.

The courageous men and women of the National Guard and
Reserve are fighting a new and unprecedented war,
having answered the call to defend our freedom and way
of life. At home, the National Guard is working to
protect our borders, and provide vital aid and
assistance in times of crisis and natural disasters.
The dedicated service of those who wear the uniform
reflects the best of America, and all Americans are
proud to stand behind the men and women of the National
Guard and Reserve.

Our Nation also appreciates the sacrifice of employers
across our country who support the important mission of
our National Guard and Reserve personnel. Employers
across America demonstrate their patriotism by
providing time off, pay, health-care benefits, and job
security to their Guard and Reserve employees, helping
them prepare for their return to families and to
civilian life. The commitment of our Nation's employers
is a vital and integral part of the success of our
Armed Forces.

During National Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve Week, we offer our country's deepest gratitude
to the dedicated men and women of the National Guard
and Reserve and to the employers who support them in
their important service to our 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 September 9 through
September 15, 2007, as National Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve Week. I encourage all Americans to
join me in expressing our thanks to members of our
National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers
for their patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our
Nation. I also call upon State and local officials,
private organizations, businesses, and all military
commanders to observe this week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of August, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.