For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 7, 2004
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2004
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we honor the
accomplishments of Asian/Pacific Americans and the many ways they have
enriched our society and shaped the character of our Nation through
their diverse languages, cultures, and religious beliefs.
Today, Asian/Pacific Americans are leaders in public service,
business, government, science, law, education, athletics, the arts, and
many other areas. Their love of family, community, and hard work has
helped to uphold our Nation for many generations. Asian/Pacific
American entrepreneurs are helping to strengthen our economy and our
communities through their hard work and ingenuity, and they inspire a
new generation of American innovation through their example.
Throughout our history, Asian/Pacific Americans have been patriots,
answering the call to defend our Nation and to protect the blessings of
liberty and democracy. Today, in the war on terror, Asian/Pacific
Americans serve proudly as they carry on our Nation's noble tradition
of advancing the cause of freedom around the world. We are grateful
for the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and those who love
and support them as we fight to protect our homeland and make the world
safe for democracy.
Today, the more than 13 million Americans of Asian or Pacific
Island heritage contribute to the vitality, success, and prosperity of
our Nation. To honor the achievements and contributions of
Asian/Pacific Americans, the Congress by Public Law 102-450 as amended,
has designated the month of May each year as "Asian/Pacific American
Heritage Month."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States
of America, do hereby proclaim May 2004 as Asian/Pacific American
Heritage Month. I call upon the people of the United States to reflect
upon the history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many
contributions to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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