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 118 STAT. 4110 PROCLAMATION 7760—MAR. 5, 2004 Proclamation 7760 of March 5, 2004 Irish-American Heritage Month, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Millions of Americans trace their ancestry to Ireland’s shores. During Irish-American Heritage Month, we recognize these proud citizens and their important contributions to America. Irish Americans have helped settle the American frontier, build our cit- ies, and defend our homeland. Through their service in government and the military, they have helped to uphold our democracy and ad- vance liberty and peace around the world. Through their dedication to faith and family, they have strengthened our communities and en- riched our Nation’s character. The names of Irish Americans who have helped make America great are familiar. Davy Crockett and Sam Houston helped settle the West. As Archbishop, John Cardinal O’Connor served the people of New York with conviction and compassion. President John Kennedy led America with steadfast determination during a time of great challenge. These and millions of other Irish Americans have made America better and stronger. This month, we celebrate the enormous gifts Irish Ameri- cans have given this Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2004 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 fifth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and twen- ty-eighth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7761 of March 5, 2004 Women’s History Month, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the many accomplish- ments of our Nation’s women. Women are leaders in American business, government, law, science, medicine, the arts, education, and many other fields. As mothers, sis- ters, and daughters, they bring compassion and integrity to our com- munities and help to teach our children the values that make our coun- try great. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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