Proc. 8141 Title 3--The President Proclamation 8141 of May 9, 2007 Mi]itary Spouse Day, 2007 By the President o/the United States o/America A Proclamation America's military spouses inspire our Nation with their sense of duty and deep devotion to our country. On Military Spouse Day, we honor the hus- bands and wives of those who wear the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States. The husbands and wives of our service members have made significant sac- rifices for freedom's cause, and they are an integral part of the success of our Armed Forces. Spouses may endure long periods of separation and fre- quent relocations, and they often set aside their own personal and profes- sional ambitions for the benefit of their family and the Nation. Despite tre- mendous personal challenges, military spouses maintain everyday life for their families here at home, while sending love, prayers, encouraging words, and care packages to their loved ones stationed around the globe. On behalf of a grateful Nation, we salute our Nation's military spouses. For ways to support our troops, their spouses, and their families, visit americasupportsyou.mil. 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 May ll, 2007, as Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and by expressing their grati- tude to the husbands and wives of those serving in the United States Armed Forces. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 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 Proclamation 8142 of May 10, 2007 National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation's transportation infrastructure is vital to our security, competi- tiveness, and prosperity and is critical to the everyday lives of our citizens. On National Defense Transportation Day and during National Transpor- tation Week, we salute those in the transportation industry who work to help keep our Nation safe and moving. 56
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