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 12 2 STA T .5 2 89PROCL A M AT I O N 82 3 3 — APR. 4, 2 0 08 lawsth ats oug httos ec u r ether i ghts o f i nd i v iduals and e x tend the full b lessings of libert y to all Am ericans .T he F air H ousing Act p rohibits discrimination in the sale , rental, and financing of housing and, in doing so, furthers the ideals championed by D r. M artin L uther K ing, J r., and other heroes of the civil rights movement. O ur N ation has come a long way, yet our j ourney to justice is not com - plete. W hile the housing mar k et works through this difficult period, my Administration remains steadfast in its commitment to help re- sponsible homeowners, to end discrimination, and to work to ensure that all citi z ens have access to housing. During National Fair Housing Month, we acknowledge our responsibility to ensure that all Americans enjoy the opportunities that this great land of liberty offers. NOW, TH ER EFORE, I , G EORGE W. BUS H, P resident of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 20 0 8 as National Fair Housing Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- second. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n823 3o fAp ril 4, 2 0 08 Nation a lT a r tan D a y,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation Americans of Scottish descent have made enduring contributions to our Nation with their hard work, faith, and values. On National Tartan Day, we celebrate the spirit and character of Scottish Americans and recognize their many contributions to our culture and our way of life. Scotland and the United States have long shared ties of family and friendship, and many of our country ’ s most cherished customs and ideals first grew to maturity on Scotland’s soil. The Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence signed in 13 20, em- bodied the Scots’ strong dedication to liberty, and the Scots brought that tradition of freedom with them to the New World. Sons and daughters of many Scottish clans were among the first immigrants to settle in America, and their determination and optimism helped build our Nation’s character. Several of our Founding Fathers were of Scot- tish descent, as have been many Presidents and Justices of the United States Supreme Court. Many Scottish Americans, such as Andrew Car- negie, were great philanthropists, founding and supporting numerous scientific, educational, and civic institutions. From the evocative sounds of the bagpipes to the great sport of golf, the Scots have also left an indelible mark on American culture.

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