National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005

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Part VI

The President

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Proclamation 7931--National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005

Proclamation 7932--Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution
Week, 2005

Proclamation 7933--National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2005

Proclamation 7934--Family Day, 2005

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 7931 of September 16, 2005

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our history, America has been a land of
diversity and has benefitted from the contributions of
people of different backgrounds brought together by a
love of liberty. During National Hispanic Heritage
Month, we celebrate the achievements of Hispanic
Americans and the significant role they have played in
making our Nation strong, prosperous, and free.

The contributions of Hispanic Americans have made a
positive impact on every part of our society. Americans
of Hispanic descent are astronauts and athletes,
doctors and teachers, lawyers and scientists. The
vibrancy of our Nation's Hispanic performers enriches
music, dancing, and the arts. Hispanic Americans serve
at every level of government, including as Attorney
General of the United States and Secretary of Commerce.
Latino entrepreneurs are starting and growing
businesses all across America, creating jobs and
opportunities. The hard work and determination of
Hispanic Americans continue to inspire all those who
dream of a better life for themselves and their
families.

Our Nation's Hispanic community has contributed to the
advance of freedom abroad and to the defense of freedom
at home. In every generation, Hispanic Americans have
served valiantly in the United States military. Today
there are more than 200,000 Hispanic Americans serving
in the Armed Forces, and our Nation is grateful for
their courage and sacrifice. In addition, thousands of
Hispanic Americans are helping to defend and protect
our homeland by serving as police officers and
firefighters. All Americans are thankful for their
daily work in helping to keep our Nation safe.

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we join
together to recognize the proud history and rich
culture of Hispanic Americans. To honor the
achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by
Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and
requested the President to issue annually a
proclamation designating September 15 through October
15 as ``National Hispanic Heritage Month.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim September
15 through October 15, 2005, as National Hispanic
Heritage Month. I call upon public officials,
educators, librarians, and all the people of the United
States to observe this month with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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

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