[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8187--OCT. 4, 2007

Proclamation 8187 of October 4, 2007
Leif Erikson Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Leif Erikson Day, we commemorate the enduring legacy of a brave
explorer and honor the significant contributions of Nordic Americans who
continue to enrich our culture and our way of life.
Leif Erikson, a son of Iceland and grandson of Norway, led a determined
crew across the Atlantic more than 1,000 years ago and became one of the
first Europeans known to reach North America. The courage of these
pioneers helped open the world to new exploration and important
discoveries. Today, Nordic Americans help strengthen our country, and
their determination and optimism make America a more hopeful land. Our
Nation continues to benefit from strong ties with Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, and we are grateful for their continued
friendship.
To honor Leif Erikson and to celebrate our citizens of Nordic-American
heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved
on September 2, 1964, has authorized the President to proclaim October 9
of each year as ``Leif Erikson Day.'';
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2007, as Leif Erikson Day. I call
upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-American heritage.

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121 STAT. 2798

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH