Jewish American Heritage Month, 2006

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Part VI

The President

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Proclamation 8005--Jewish American Heritage Month, 2006

Proclamation 8006--National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2006

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8005 of April 20, 2006

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

When the first Jewish settlers came to this land, they
sought a place of promise where they could practice
their faith in freedom and live in liberty. During
Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich
history of the Jewish people in America and honor the
great contributions they have made to our country.

As a nation of immigrants, the United States is better
and stronger because Jewish people from all over the
world have chosen to become American citizens. Since
arriving in 1654, Jewish Americans have achieved great
success, strengthened our country, and helped shape our
way of life. Through their deep commitment to faith,
family, and community, Jewish Americans remind us of a
basic belief that guided the founding of this Nation:
that there is an Almighty who watches over the affairs
of men and values every life. The Jewish people have
enriched our culture and contributed to a more
compassionate and hopeful America.

Jewish American Heritage Month is also an opportunity
to remember and thank the many Jewish Americans who
defend our ideals as members of the United States Armed
Forces. These courageous men and women risk their lives
to protect their fellow citizens and to advance the
cause of freedom. By helping to bring the promise of
liberty to millions around the world, they lay the
foundation of peace for generations to come.

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 May 2006 as Jewish American
Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe
this month with appropriate programs and activities
that honor the significant contributions Jewish
Americans have made to our Nation.

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

(Presidential Sig.)B