National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008

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Part V

The President

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Proclamation 8287--National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008

Proclamation 8288--National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Week, 2008

Presidential Determination No. 2008-27 of September 12, 2008--
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading
With the Enemy Act

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8287

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize
the many Americans of Hispanic descent who have made
outstanding contributions to our Nation.

The rich cultural traditions of the Hispanic-American
community have made a remarkable impact on American
society. The diverse backgrounds of Hispanic Americans
and their dedication to family have become an integral
part of America. With a deep commitment to faith and a
strong desire to live the American dream, these
citizens are realizing the full blessings of liberty.
Educational opportunities are helping a new generation
work toward success, and many Hispanic Americans
operate thriving small businesses.

We also honor Hispanic Americans for their strong
tradition of service in the Armed Forces. These proud
patriots have fought in every war since our founding,
and many have earned the Medal of Honor for their
courage. Hispanic service men and women have shown
their love for the United States by answering the call
to serve, and we owe them and their families a
tremendous debt of gratitude. Their patriotism and
valor have added to the character of our Nation.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to
celebrate the spirit and accomplishments of Hispanic
Americans everywhere. To honor those achievements, 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, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through
October 15, 2008, 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
twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two
thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.