[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 212 (Friday, November 2, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62397-62398]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5509]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 212 / Friday, November 2, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8196 of October 31, 2007

                
National American Indian Heritage Month, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                National American Indian Heritage Month is an 
                opportunity to honor the many contributions of American 
                Indians and Alaska Natives and to recognize the strong 
                and living traditions of the first people to call our 
                land home.

                American Indians and Alaska Natives continue to shape 
                our Nation by preserving the heritage of their 
                ancestors and by contributing to the rich diversity 
                that is our country's strength. Their dedicated efforts 
                to honor their proud heritage have helped others gain a 
                deeper understanding of the vibrant and ancient customs 
                of the Native American community. We also express our 
                gratitude to the American Indians and Alaska Natives 
                who serve in our Nation's military and work to extend 
                the blessings of liberty around the world.

                My Administration is committed to supporting the 
                American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. In June, I 
                signed the ``Native American Home Ownership Opportunity 
                Act of 2007,'' which reauthorizes the Indian Housing 
                Loan Guarantee Program, guaranteeing loans for home 
                improvements and expanding home ownership for Native 
                American families. Working with tribal governments, we 
                will strive for greater security, healthier lifestyles, 
                better schools, and new economic opportunities for 
                American Indians and Alaska Natives.

                During National American Indian Heritage Month, we 
                underscore our commitment to working with tribes on a 
                government-to-government basis and to supporting tribal 
                sovereignty and self-determination. During this month, 
                I also encourage Federal agencies to continue their 
                work with tribal governments to ensure sound 
                cooperation. Efforts such as on-line training programs 
                will improve interagency collaboration in the Federal 
                Indian Affairs community and help to strengthen 
                relationships with tribes, building a brighter future 
                for all our citizens.

                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 November 2007 as National 
                American Indian Heritage Month. I call upon all 
                Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate 
                programs and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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