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

 
PROCLAMATION 8107--FEB. 26, 2007

Proclamation 8107 of February 26, 2007
Irish-American Heritage Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The friendship between Ireland and the United States has deep roots, and
Irish Americans have played an integral role in making our country a
place of hope and opportunity. During Irish-American Heritage Month, we
recognize the vital contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation.
Since our founding, Irish immigrants have come to America's shores in
search of better lives. Today, millions of American citizens are of
Irish descent, and they and their forbearers have helped shape our way
of life, strengthened our economy, and contributed to the arts, and
protected our Nation. Irish Americans have shown their devotion to our
country by serving in our Armed Forces. America is especially grateful
to these brave men and women for the sacrifices that have helped
preserve the ideals of our country and made the world a safer place.
During the month of March, we reflect on our Nation's past and how Irish
Americans helped create the country we live in today. America is a
melting pot of cultures, and Irish-American Heritage Month is an
opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Irish-American citizens
and remind our people we are blessed to be a Nation of immigrants.

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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
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2007 as Irish-
American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month
by celebrating the contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH