[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7588]

Proc. 7588

Proclamation 7588 of August 31, 2002

National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2002

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

          As we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and 
          the thousands of innocent lives lost on that day, we recall as 
          well the outpouring of compassion and faith that swept our 
          Nation in the face of the evil done that day. In designating 
          September 6-8 as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, I 
          ask all Americans to join together in cities, communities, 
          neighborhoods, and places of worship to honor those who were 
          lost, to pray for those who grieve, and to give thanks for 
          God's enduring blessings on our land. And let us, through 
          prayer, seek the wisdom, patience, and strength to bring those 
          responsible for the attacks to justice and to press for a 
          world at peace.
          For the families and friends of those who died, each new day 
          has required new courage. Their perseverance has touched us 
          deeply, and their noble character has brought us hope. We 
          stand with them in faith, and we cherish with them the memory 
          of those who perished.
          In the aftermath of the attacks, the words of the Psalms 
          brought comfort to many. We trust God always to be our refuge 
          and our strength, an ever-present help in time of trouble. 
          Believing that One greater than ourselves watches over our 
          lives and over this Nation, we continue to place our trust in 
          Him.
          The events of September 11 altered our lives, the life of this 
          Nation, and the world. Americans responded to terror with 
          resolve and determination, first recovering, now rebuilding, 
          and, at all times, committing ourselves to protecting our 
          people and preserving our freedom. And we have found hope and 
          healing in our faith, families, and friendships. As we 
          confront the challenges before us, I ask you to join me during 
          these Days of Prayer and Remembrance in praying for God's 
          continued protection and for the strength to overcome great 
          evil with even greater good.
          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 Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8, 
          2002, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. I ask that 
          the people of the United States and places of worship mark 
          these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial 
          services, the ringing of bells, and evening candlelight 
          remembrance vigils. I invite the people of the world to share 
          in these Days of Prayer and Remembrance.

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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-
          first day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, 
          and of the Independence of the United States of America the 
          two hundred and twenty-seventh.

GEORGE W. BUSH