Loyalty Day, 2005

Proclamation 7892 of April 29, 2005

Loyalty Day, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Generations of men and women have sacrificed to defend
the basic principles of liberty upon which our Nation
was founded. This spirit of selfless service helps keep
America strong and free. On Loyalty Day, we join
together to celebrate this bond that makes our country
great.

For more than two centuries, our military has given us
examples of courage and patriotism that make every
American proud. Today, more than a million Americans
are stationed around the world, taking great risks and
making personal sacrifices to secure the blessings of
liberty for our country and to spread peace and
freedom. These brave men and women are unrelenting in
battle and unwavering in loyalty. Their service
exemplifies our Nation's ideals, and they have our
gratitude and support.

Volunteer service is also a proud American value. Our
Nation relies on compassionate souls who look after
their neighbors and surround the lost with love.
Through good works, we can extend the promise of our
country into every home and neighborhood. This year, I
announced a new initiative, Helping America's Youth,
led by First Lady Laura Bush, to help young people
overcome the challenges they may face and emphasize the
importance of loving, caring adults in every child's
life. By educating and preparing today's young people
to be the leaders of tomorrow, we strengthen our
country and pass on the liberties we cherish to rising
generations.

The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has
designated May 1 of each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' On
Loyalty Day, we honor our great Nation and the people
who help keep it safe and strong. I ask all Americans
to join me in this day of celebration and 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,
2005, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all the people of the
United States to join in support of this national
observance, and to display the flag of the United
States on Loyalty Day.

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

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