[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7781 of May 7, 2004


 
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2004


By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor the
accomplishments of Asian/Pacific Americans and the many ways they have
enriched our society and shaped the character of our Nation through
their diverse languages, cultures, and religious beliefs.
Today, Asian/Pacific Americans are leaders in public service, business,
government, science, law, education, athletics, the arts, and many other
areas. Their love of family, community, and hard work has helped to
uphold our Nation for many generations. Asian/Pacific American
entrepreneurs are helping to strengthen our economy and our communities
through their hard work and ingenuity, and they inspire a new generation
of American innovation through their example.
Throughout our history, Asian/Pacific Americans have been patriots,
answering the call to defend our Nation and to protect the blessings of
liberty and democracy. Today, in the war on terror, Asian/Pacific
Americans serve proudly as they carry on our Nation's noble tradition of
advancing the cause of freedom around the world. We are grateful for the
sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and those who love and support
them as we fight to protect our homeland and make the world safe for
democracy.
Today, the more than 13 million Americans of Asian or Pacific Island
heritage contribute to the vitality, success, and prosperity of our
Nation. 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 2004 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage
Month. I call upon the people of the United States to reflect upon the
history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many contributions to our
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7782--MAY 7, 2004