[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
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Vol. 78
Wednesday,
No. 186
September 25, 2013
Part IV
The President
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Proclamation 9022--National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Week, 2013
Proclamation 9023--National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week, 2013
Memorandum of September 20, 2013--Designation of Officers of the Office
of the Director of National Intelligence To Act as Director of National
Intelligence
Presidential Documents
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 9022 of September 20, 2013
National Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve Week, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across generations, members of the United States Armed
Forces have made America the greatest force for freedom
and security the world has ever known. This week, we
honor members of the National Guard and Reserve who
carry that legacy forward. We thank the employers who
support them; and we reaffirm our promise to provide
our troops, our veterans, and our military families
with the opportunities they have earned.
The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve
come from every background, race, and creed, and
demonstrate an unfaltering commitment to our Nation. On
the field of battle and here at home, they place
themselves in harm's way to protect our freedoms, our
lives, and our communities. We are grateful to the
employers that provide our Reservists and National
Guard members extraordinary support and flexibility. We
commend the businesses that help service members
advance their civilian careers and ease transitions
between military and civilian life.
America must pledge our full support to those who serve
in our Armed Forces and their families. That is why
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched
the Joining Forces initiative--a program that expands
employment opportunities for veterans and military
spouses. My Administration has also worked to connect
veterans to the workforce through an online Veterans
Job Bank and through the Veteran Gold Card program,
which provide enhanced services to post-9/11 veterans.
I also signed into law tax credits that provide
incentives for businesses to hire returning heroes and
wounded warriors.
The patriots who serve under our proud flag never lose
that sense of service to one another or to country.
This week, we pay tribute to these selfless men and
women who wear the uniform, to their families, and to
their dedicated employers, whose enduring commitment
keeps our military strong and our Nation secure.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 22 through
September 28, 2013, as National Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve Week. I call upon all Americans to
join me in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the
members of the National Guard and Reserve and their
civilian employers. I also call on State and local
officials, private organizations, and all military
commanders, to observe this week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two
thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.
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