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 118 STAT. 4184 PROCLAMATION 7821—SEPT. 25, 2004 Proclamation 7821 of September 25, 2004 Gold Star Mother’s Day, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans have always answered the call to serve our Nation. Many brave American men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom’s blessings, and no one feels their loss more deeply than their mothers. On Gold Star Mother’s Day, we remember these mothers who have suffered the loss of a son or daughter through serv- ice to our country. We honor their courage and perseverance and the memory of their children. Across our Nation, these compassionate and generous women are vol- unteering to serve veterans, helping families of service members, sup- porting educational programs that promote patriotism and citizenship, and turning their grief into action. They inspire all Americans with their compassion and service. On this day, people across America join together to honor our Gold Star mothers and send our gratitude, pray- ers, and best wishes to them and to their families. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as ‘‘Gold Star Mother’s Day,’’; and has authorized and requested the Presi- dent to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 26, 2004, as Gold Star Mother’s Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold appropriate meetings in their homes, places of worship, or other suit- able places as a public expression of the sympathy and respect that our Nation holds for our Gold Star Mothers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7822 of September 24, 2004 National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation America is a land of majestic beauty, and we take pride in our wildlife, forests, mountains, lakes, rivers, and coastlines. Outdoor recreation is an important part of our Nation’s heritage. On National Hunting and Fishing Day, we celebrate the remarkable progress we have made in conserving our environment and recognize those who have worked to conserve our natural resources. VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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