Loyalty Day, 2007

Proclamation 8137 of April 30, 2007

Loyalty Day, 2007

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America was founded by patriots who risked their lives
to bring freedom to our Nation. Today, our citizens are
grateful for our Founding Fathers and confident in the
principles that lead us forward. On Loyalty Day, we
celebrate the blessings of freedom and remember our
responsibility to continue our legacy of liberty.

Our Nation has never been united simply by blood,
birth, or soil, but instead has always been united by
the ideals that move us beyond our background and teach
us what it means to be Americans. We believe deeply in
freedom and self-government, values embodied in our
cherished documents and defended by our troops over the
course of generations. Our citizens hold the truths of
our founding close to their hearts and demonstrate
their loyalty in countless ways. We are inspired by the
patriotic service of the men and women who wear our
Nation's uniform with honor and decency. The military
spouses and families who stand by their loved ones
represent the best of the American spirit, and we are
profoundly grateful for their sacrifice. Our country is
strengthened by the millions of volunteers who show
deep compassion toward their neighbors in need. All
citizens can express their loyalty to the United States
by flying the flag, participating in our democracy, and
learning more about our country's grand story of
courage and simple dream of dignity.

The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has
designated May 1 of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' This
Loyalty Day, and throughout the year, I ask all
Americans to join me in reaffirming our allegiance to
our Nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 1,
2007, as Loyalty Day. I call upon the people of the
United States to participate in this national
observance and to display the flag of the United States
on Loyalty Day as a symbol of pride in our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth 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.