12 2 STA T .5340PROCL A M AT I O N8 280 — A UG .25 , 2008 whoaid i nt h es e v i c to r ies .By contin u in g our f ight against this disease , we wi l l m a k e our N ation a healthier and more ho p eful place. N OW , THER E F ORE, I , G EORGE W. B US H, P resident of the United States of A merica, b y virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on - stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 20 0 8 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness M onth. I call upon gov- ernment officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, and the people of the United States to reaffirm our Nations strong and ongoing commitment to the fight against prostate cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n82 8 0 o fAug u s t2 5, 2008 Minor i tyE nt e r p ri s e D e v e l op m ent W 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 The opportunities of America make our land a beacon of hope for peo- ple from every corner of the world. America ’ s minority-owned busi- nesses contribute greatly to our economy and the richness of our coun- try. D uring Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recogni z e mi- nority entrepreneurs and recommit ourselves to fostering an environ- ment where everyone can attain the American dream. In America, people’s dreams matter more than their background. Across our country, minority business owners are working hard to achieve their goals and helping to e x tend the promises of America to their fellow citizens. These businesses and their employees are vital contributors to our national prosperity. My Administration has lowered taxes, supported pro-growth policies, and enacted an economic stimulus package to encourage small and me- dium-sized business growth. By keeping more money in the hands of families and small businesses, they can save, invest, spend, and give back to their communities. Our economy is resilient and dynamic be- cause Americans are the most industrious, creative, and enterprising people in the world and because we believe in a free market economy that rewards those q ualities. During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize the value minority entrepreneurs and their employees add to our country. They are vital to our Nation’s economic strength and an essential part of our national heritage. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 31 through September 6 , 2008, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate pro-
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