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 118 STAT. 4130 PROCLAMATION 7781 —MAY 7, 2004 Proclamation 7781 of May 7, 2004 Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor the accom- plishments of Asian/Pacific Americans and the many ways they have enriched our society and shaped the character of our Nation through their diverse languages, cultures, and religious beliefs. Today, Asian/Pacific Americans are leaders in public service, business, government, science, law, education, athletics, the arts, and many other areas. Their love of family, community, and hard work has helped to uphold our Nation for many generations. Asian/Pacific American en- trepreneurs are helping to strengthen our economy and our commu- nities through their hard work and ingenuity, and they inspire a new generation of American innovation through their example. Throughout our history, Asian/Pacific Americans have been patriots, answering the call to defend our Nation and to protect the blessings of liberty and democracy. Today, in the war on terror, Asian/Pacific Americans serve proudly as they carry on our Nation’s noble tradition of advancing the cause of freedom around the world. We are grateful for the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and those who love and support them as we fight to protect our homeland and make the world safe for democracy. Today, the more than 13 million Americans of Asian or Pacific Island heritage contribute to the vitality, success, and prosperity of our Na- tion. To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans, the Congress by Public Law 102–450 as amended, has des- ignated the month of May each year as ‘‘Asian/Pacific American Herit- age Month.’’; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 2004 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. I call upon the people of the United States to reflect upon the history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many contributions to our Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of May, 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 7782 of May 7, 2004 National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Physical fitness is an integral part of a healthy life and a healthy Amer- ica. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month provides an oppor- VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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