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 PROCLAMATION 6131—MAY 8, 1990 104 STAT. 5275 Time and again throughout our Nation's history, Asian and Pacific Americans have demonstrated their dedication to ideals upon which the United States is founded. In times of war and in times of peace, they have faithfully defended the principles of freedom and representative government. They have worked for the advancement of himian rights and democratic ideals around the world, and they have promoted greater appreciation for our system of self-government here at home. This month, all Americans join with our neighbors of Asian and Pacific descent as they celebrate the unique customs and traditions of their ancestral homelands. These customs and traditions have deeply enriched the wonderful heritage we share as a Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE 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 the month of May 1990 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hxmdred and ninety, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH Editorial note: For the President's remarks of May 7, 1990, on signing Proclamation 6130, see the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 26, p. 730). Proclamation 6131 of May 8, 1990 Small Business Week, 1990 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation We often think of pioneers as those hardy settlers who tamed the American frontier, or as those heroic individuals who have made extraordinary advances in scientific research and space exploration. However, small business people also stand among our Nation's greatest pioneers. They, too, are men and women of vision. They, too, have the courage to take risks and the willingness to make their ideas work. Industrious and self-reliant, small business men and women continually lead the way in the development of new technology and products and in the creation of economic opportunity for all Americans. Indeed, small business is the lifeblood of America's free enterprise system. It is within this vital sector of our economy that most workers find their first jobs and training. Small businesses account for two out of every three new jobs created in the United States. The creative, hardworking men and women who own and operate small businesses have demonstrated clearly how private initiative and free-market principles hold the key to success for individuals and nations.

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