Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2006

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Part III

The President

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Proclamation 8008--Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2006

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8008 of April 28, 2006

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor
and celebrate the millions of Asian/Pacific Americans
whose contributions have helped make America a strong,
vibrant, and free society.

Asian/Pacific Americans represent many nations and
ethnicities, each with its own culture, heritage,
language, and experience. Across our country, this
diverse group of people has excelled in all walks of
life. Their talent and hard work have added to the
success and prosperity of our Nation and helped make
America a leader in the world. They have helped shape
America's character and identity through their strong
values, love of family, and commitment to community.
America is especially grateful to the many Asian/
Pacific Americans who have courageously answered the
call to defend freedom as members of our Armed Forces.
The sacrifices of these brave men and women help
preserve the ideals of our country's founding and make
the world a safer place.

To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian/
Pacific Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 102-450
as amended, has designated the month of May each year
as ``Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 2006
as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon
the people of the United States to learn more about the
history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their role in
our national story and to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities.

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

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