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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, May 9, 2005 Volume 41—Number 18 Pages 713–765 VerDate jul 14 2003 21:55 May 09, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P18MYF4.006 P18MYF4 Contents Addresses and Remarks Interviews With the News Media Cinco de Mayo dinner—739 Interviews Latino Small Business Economic Conference, Dutch TV NOS—745 discussion on strengthening Social Security Estonian Television—742 —731 Foreign print journalists—747 Mississippi, discussion on strengthening Social Latvian Television—758 Security in Canton—718 Lithuanian National Television—740 National Day of Prayer—744 NTV of Russia—760 Preserve America Presidential Awards—717 Rustavi 2 Television of Georgia—761 Radio address—715 White House Correspondents Association Notices dinner—716 Continuation of the National Emergency Communications to Congress Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Budget amendments, letter transmitting—758 Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to District of Columbia emergency planning and Syria—756 security costs, letter providing notification of reimbursement—715 Proclamations Syria, letter on national emergency blocking Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month—729 property of certain persons and prohibiting Jewish Heritage Week—756 the export of certain goods—757 Law Day—713 Communications to Federal Agencies Loyalty Day—713 Mother’s Day—755 Designation of Officers of the Office of Personnel Management To Act as Director National Day of Prayer—730 of the Office of Personnel Management, National Observance of the 60th Anniversary memorandum—757 of the End of World War II—728 Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of Older Americans Month—730 the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act Supplementary Materials of 1962, as Amended, memorandum—714 Redesignation of the United States Naval Acts approved by the President—765 Reserve to the United States Navy Reserve, Checklist of White House press releases—764 memorandum—715 Digest of other White House Vesting of Blocked Funds of the Government announcements—763 of Cuba, memorandum—715 Nominations submitted to the Senate—764 Editor’s Note: The President was in Riga, Latvia, on May 6, the closing date of this issue. Re- leases and announcements issued by the Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in this issue will be printed next week. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF Distribution is made only by the Superintendent of Docu- PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents will be furnished by mail to domestic subscribers for $80.00 per year Published every Monday by the Office of the Federal Reg- ($137.00 for mailing first class) and to foreign subscribers for ister, National Archives and Records Administration, Washing- $93.75 per year, payable to the Superintendent of Documents, ton, DC 20408, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Docu- Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. 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VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:43 May 10, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P18MYF4.006 P18MYF4 VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:41 May 10, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7969 Sfmt 7969 E:\PRESDOCS\P18MYF4.006 P18MYF4 newmail.eps Week Ending Friday, May 6, 2005 Proclamation 7891—Law Day, legal and judicial systems with appropriate U.S.A., 2005 ceremonies and activities, and to display the April 29, 2005 flag of the United States in support of this national observance. By the President of the United States In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set of America my hand this twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and A Proclamation of the Independence of the United States of The American legal system helps preserve America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. our constitutional principles and ensures jus- George W. Bush tice for all our citizens. As we celebrate Law Day, we recognize our Nation’s commitment [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, to the rule of law and the rights and privi- 8:48 a.m., May 3, 2005] leges that all Americans share. NOTE: This proclamation was published in the President Eisenhower established Law Federal Register on May 4. This item was not re- Day in 1958 to pay tribute to our heritage ceived in time for publication in the appropriate of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. issue. Each year on Law Day, we recognize our Nation’s commitment to a fair legal system and to protecting the rights and freedoms we Proclamation 7892—Loyalty Day, cherish. 2005 The theme of this year’s Law Day, ‘‘The April 29, 2005 American Jury: We the People in Action,’’ recognizes the imperative of self-government By the President of the United States and the necessity of individuals’ participation of America in the judicial process. By taking time away from their day-to-day responsibilities to serve A Proclamation on juries, Americans demonstrate their com- Generations of men and women have sac- mitment to good citizenship and their will- rificed to defend the basic principles of lib- ingness to uphold the laws of our Nation. erty upon which our Nation was founded. Since our founding, the jury has been a This spirit of selfless service helps keep fundamental institution in American law and America strong and free. On Loyalty Day, a pillar of our democracy. As we celebrate we join together to celebrate this bond that Law Day this year, we honor the continued makes our country great. role of the jury as a foundation of our legal For more than two centuries, our military system, and express our appreciation to all has given us examples of courage and patriot- Americans who serve on juries. ism that make every American proud. Today, Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, more than a million Americans are stationed President of the United States of America, around the world, taking great risks and mak- in accordance with Public Law 87–20, as ing personal sacrifices to secure the blessings amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2005, of liberty for our country and to spread peace as Law Day, U.S.A. I also encourage Ameri- and freedom. These brave men and women cans to observe May 1 through May 7, 2005, are unrelenting in battle and unwavering in as National Juror Appreciation Week. I call loyalty. Their service exemplifies our Na- upon the people of the United States to ac- tion’s ideals, and they have our gratitude and knowledge the importance of our Nation’s support. 713 VerDate jul 14 2003 21:55 May 09, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 E:\PRESDOCS\P18MYT4.006 P18MYT4 714 Apr. 29 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2005 Volunteer service is also a proud American Memorandum on Determination value. Our Nation relies on compassionate Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the souls who look after their neighbors and sur- Migration and Refugee Assistance round the lost with love. Through good Act of 1962, as Amended works, we can extend the promise of our country into every home and neighborhood. April 29, 2005 This year, I announced a new initiative, Helping America’s Youth, led by First Lady Presidential Determination No. 2005–23 Laura Bush, to help young people overcome the challenges they may face and emphasize Memorandum for the Secretary of State the importance of loving, caring adults in every child’s life. By educating and preparing Subject: Determination Pursuant to Section today’s young people to be the leaders of to- 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee morrow, we strengthen our country and pass Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended on the liberties we cherish to rising genera- Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Migra- tions. tion and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as The Congress, by Public Law 85–529, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1), I hereby de- amended, has designated May 1 of each year termine that it is important to the national as ‘‘Loyalty Day.’’ On Loyalty Day, we honor our great Nation and the people who help interest that up to $34.7 million be made keep it safe and strong. I ask all Americans available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee to join me in this day of celebration and in and Migration Assistance Fund to support reaffirming our allegiance to our Nation. unexpected urgent humanitarian needs in Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, the West Bank and Gaza, and refugee repa- President of the United States of America, triation to Burundi and the Democratic Re- do hereby proclaim May 1, 2005, as Loyalty public of the Congo. These funds may be Day. I call upon all the people of the United used, as appropriate, to provide contributions States to join in support of this national ob- to international, governmental, and non- servance, and to display the flag of the governmental organizations, and, as nec- United States on Loyalty Day.
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