12 2 STA T .53 11 PROCL A M AT I O N8 25 6— MA Y 15 , 2 0 08 workti r el e s sl yandpu tt h e m sel v es in harm ’ s way , e x empli f yin g the good and de c ent character of A merica . Asweo b serve P eace O fficers’ M emorial D ay and Police W eek, we pause to pay tribute to those who serve in law enforcement. On this occasion, we especially remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and we pray for the families and friends they have left be - hind. We thank all the extraordinary American men and women who have answered the call to serve in law enforcement for their commit- ment to j ustice and to their communities. B y a joint resolution approved October 1 ,1 962 , as amended (7 6 S tat. 676 ) , and by Public L aw1 03– 322, as amended (36 U .S. C . 136–137), the President has been authori z ed and re q uested to designate May 1 5 of each year as ‘ ‘Peace Officers’ Memorial Day’’ and the week in which it falls as ‘‘Police Week,’’ and to direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. N OW, THER E F ORE, I , G EORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 200 8 , as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and May 11 through May 17, 2008, as Police Week. I call on all Americans to observe these events with appropriate cere- monies and activities. I also call on Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories sub- ject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as well as appropriate offi- cials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. I further encourage all Ameri- cans to display the flag at half staff from their homes and businesses on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of May, 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 n8256 o fM a y1 5 , 2 0 08 Nation a lS a feB oatin gW ee k,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 Our Nation’s beautiful waterways provide opportunities for rec- reational activities for millions of Americans. During National Safe Boating Week, we raise awareness of the importance of practicing and promoting safe boating. Recreational boating is one of America’s most popular pastimes, and it is important for every boater to take proper safety precautions. The United States Coast Guard encourages citizens to take preventive meas- ures such as wearing a life jacket, never boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and taking a boating safety course. Too often, acci- dents occur on boats where the operator had not received boating safe- ty instruction. Receiving a vessel safety check once a year will also help ensure a safe boating experience. To learn important information
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