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 123STA T . 3 70 3 PROCL A M AT I O N84 22 — S E PT. 2 5, 200 9wher ew ild li f ere ma i n, a s well as top rote c t those areas where the y are slowly re - esta b lishin gv iable pop u lations .O ur national character, always evolving, finds its foundation in those timeless A merican ideals of freedom, fairness, and self-sustainability. T oday ’ s hunters and anglers bring this spirit to life in the forests and streams they visit. I f not for America’s great hunters and anglers, li k e P resident Theodore R oosevelt and Aldo L eopold, our N ation would not en j oy sound game management a system of ethical, science-based game laws; and an e x tensive public lands estate on which to pursue the sports. On National H unting and F ishing D ay, we celebrate their contributions to our natural environment and our national heritage. NO W ,TH E REFORE, I, B ARA CK OBA M A, President of the U nited S tates of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sep- tember 26 ,2 0 0 9, as National Hunting and Fishing Day. I call upon the people of the United States to recogni z e this day with appropriate pro- grams and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sec- ond day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. BARACK OBAMA Proclam a ti o n842 2o fSep tem b er2 5, 2 0 0 9GoldStarM ot he r ’s a n d F a mi lies’ D a y,20 0 9BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation The sacrifices of our military servicemembers are etched in the walls of our monuments and felt at empty dinner tables across America. To those who have given their lives for our country, we honor them as guardians of our liberty and pay tribute to their valiant service. As our Nation remembers our fallen men and women in uniform, we also rec- ognize the profound loss and sorrow of the family members they leave behind. Few know the honor of service and the costs of war more than G old Star Mothers and Families. They have given our Nation their most pre- cious treasure, and we remain forever in their debt. Honoring the mem- ory of their lost loved ones, these extraordinary individuals dedicate themselves to helping heal the hearts of other military families who bear the great burden of loss. Through their strength and service, they emulate their loved one’s selfless dedication to our country. On this day, we express immense gratitude and profound respect for Gold Star Mothers and Families. Our country’s fallen heroes left the comfort of home so that we might know a more peaceful world. They endured extreme hardship so that we might enjoy freedom. They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might be safe. They represent the best of America. In their memory, may we fulfill our solemn obligation to