[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7931]

[Page 112-113]
 
Proclamation 7931 of September 16, 2005

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Throughout our history, America has been a land of diversity and has 
benefitted from the contributions of people of different backgrounds 
brought together by a love of liberty. During National Hispanic Heritage 
Month, we celebrate the achievements of Hispanic Americans and the 
significant role they have played in making our Nation strong, 
prosperous, and free.
The contributions of Hispanic Americans have made a positive impact on 
every part of our society. Americans of Hispanic descent are astronauts 
and athletes, doctors and teachers, lawyers and scientists. The vibrancy 
of our Nation's Hispanic performers enriches music, dancing, and the 
arts. Hispanic Americans serve at every level of government, including 
as Attorney General of the United States and Secretary of Commerce. 
Latino entrepreneurs are starting and growing businesses all across 
America, creating jobs and opportunities. The hard work and 
determination of Hispanic Americans continue to inspire all those who 
dream of a better life for themselves and their families.
Our Nation's Hispanic community has contributed to the advance of 
freedom abroad and to the defense of freedom at home. In every 
generation, Hispanic Americans have served valiantly in the United 
States military. Today there are more than 200,000 Hispanic Americans 
serving in the Armed Forces, and our Nation is grateful for their 
courage and sacrifice. In addition, thousands of Hispanic Americans are 
helping to defend and protect our homeland by serving as police officers 
and firefighters. All Americans are thankful for their daily work in 
helping to keep our Nation safe.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we join together to recognize 
the proud history and rich culture of Hispanic Americans. To honor the

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achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, 
as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually 
a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as ``National 
Hispanic Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of 
America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2005, as 
National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials, 
educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to 
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of 
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH