Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2006

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Part III

The President

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Proclamation 8028--Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2006

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8028 of June 5, 2006

Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate
the great contributions of Caribbean Americans to the
fabric of our Nation, and we pay tribute to the common
culture and bonds of friendship that unite the United
States and the Caribbean countries.

Our Nation has thrived as a country of immigrants, and
we are more vibrant and hopeful because of the talent,
faith, and values of Caribbean Americans. For
centuries, Caribbean Americans have enriched our
society and added to the strength of America. They have
been leaders in government, sports, entertainment, the
arts, and many other fields.

During the month of June, we also honor the friendship
between the United States and the Caribbean countries.
We are united by our common values and shared history,
and I join all Americans in celebrating the rich
Caribbean heritage and the many ways in which Caribbean
Americans have helped shape this Nation.

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 June 2006 as Caribbean-
American Heritage Month. I encourage all Americans to
learn more about the history of Caribbean Americans and
their contributions to our Nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifth day of June, 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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