Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005

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Part IV

The President

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Proclamation 7935--Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 7935 of September 21, 2005

Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The men and women of America's Armed Forces selflessly
serve to protect our Nation, and they are among our
greatest heroes. From the trenches of World War I to
the beaches of Normandy, from Korea to Vietnam, from
Afghanistan to Iraq, many courageous members of our
military have given their lives so that Americans could
live in freedom and security. On Gold Star Mother's
Day, we recognize and pray for the devoted and
patriotic mothers of these men and women in uniform who
have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our
liberty.

America's Gold Star Mothers carry a great burden of
grief, yet they show a tremendous spirit of generosity
in helping their fellow citizens. With kindness and
understanding, they support members of our Armed Forces
and their families, provide vital services to veterans,
help to educate young people about good citizenship and
our Nation's founding ideals, and bring comfort to many
in need. We commend these proud women for their
compassion, commitment, and patriotism, and our Nation
will always honor them for their sacrifice and service.

The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June
23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the
last Sunday in September as ``Gold Star Mother's Day''
and has authorized and requested the President to issue
a proclamation in its observance. On this day, we
express our deep gratitude to our Nation's Gold Star
Mothers, and we ask God's blessings on them and on
their families.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday,
September 25, 2005, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call
upon all Government officials to display the flag of
the United States over Government buildings on this
solemn day. I also encourage the American people to
display the flag and hold appropriate ceremonies as a
public expression of our Nation's sympathy and respect
for our Gold Star Mothers.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-first 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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