[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7935--SEPT. 21, 2005
Proclamation 7935 of September 21, 2005
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The men and women of America's Armed Forces selflessly serve to protect
our Nation, and they are among our greatest heroes. From the trenches of
World War I to the beaches of Normandy, from Korea to Vietnam, from
Afghanistan to Iraq, many courageous members of our military have given
their lives so that Americans could live in freedom and security. On
Gold Star Mother's Day, we recognize and pray for the devoted and
patriotic mothers of these men and women in uniform who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in defense of our liberty.
America's Gold Star Mothers carry a great burden of grief, yet they show
a tremendous spirit of generosity in helping their fellow citizens. With
kindness and understanding, they support members of our Armed Forces and
their families, provide vital services to veterans, help to educate
young people about good citizenship and our Nation's founding ideals,
and bring comfort to many in need. We commend these proud women for
their compassion, commitment, and patriotism, and our Nation will always
honor them for their sacrifice and service.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat.
1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as ``Gold
Star Mother's Day''; and has authorized and requested the President to
issue a proclamation in its observance. On this day, we express our deep
gratitude to our Nation's Gold Star Mothers, and we ask God's blessings
on them and on their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 25, 2005, as Gold Star
Mother's Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag
of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I
also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold
appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our Nation's sympathy
and respect for our Gold Star Mothers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of

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the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH