Proclamations Proc. 7928 nearly $300 million for HBCUs in my 2006 budget, a record level of fund- ing that would represent an increase in spending for these institutions by 30 percent during my Administration. Through the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, we are pursuing new ways to strengthen and advance HBCUs through endowments, faculty develop- ment, and cooperative research. America has made significant progress in strengthening our higher edu- cation system for all our citizens, and there is more work to do. We con- tinue to strive toward a society in which every person can realize the great promise of America. During National Historically Black Colleges and Uni- versities Week, we recognize the contributions of HBCUs, and we acknowl- edge and celebrate their role in making America a stronger and better Na- tion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 11 through Sep- tember 17, 2005, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. I call on public officials, educators, administrators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that demonstrate our appreciation for the many contributions these valuable institutions and their graduates have made to our country. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7928 of September 9, 2005 National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2005 By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation Americans will always remember the terrible events and violent cruelty of September 11, 2001. We will always honor the many innocent lives that were lost, and we will never forget the heroism of passengers, first respond- ers, and others on that day. During this year's National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the memory of those taken from us in the terrorist attacks in New York, in Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. We pray for the families left behind who continue to inspire us through their steadfast character, courage, and determination. In the time since September 11, 2001, Americans have come together to de- fend America and advance freedom. We are grateful to our brave men and women in uniform who are making daily sacrifices at home and at posts around the globe, and we pray for their safety as they defend our liberty. In the war on terror, we have lost good men and women who left our shores to protect our way of life and did not live to make the journey home. We honor their memories, and we pray for their families. 109
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