National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2019

• Published date: 21 August 2019
• Record Number: 2019-18138
• Section: Presidential Documents
• Court: Executive Office Of The President

Federal Register, Volume 84 Issue 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2019)

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2019)]
                [Presidential Documents]
                [Pages 43473-43474]
                From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
                [FR Doc No: 2019-18138] Presidential Documents
                Federal Register / Vol. 84 , No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 /
                Presidential Documents
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                Title 3--
                The President
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                 Proclamation 9915 of August 16, 2019
                
                National Employer Support of the Guard and
                 Reserve Week, 2019
                 By the President of the United States of America
                 A Proclamation
                 Our great Nation's hard-fought independence was won by
                 citizen warriors united in purpose and possessing an
                 unwavering commitment to liberty. On countless
                 occasions since, our citizen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen,
                 Marines, and Coast Guardsmen have put their civilian
                 lives on hold--leaving behind family, friends, and
                 vocation--to defend freedom and the rights of all
                 Americans. During National Employer Support of the
                 Guard and Reserve Week, we salute the many civilian
                 employers who recognize the indispensable role of our
                 all-volunteer force and provide unwavering support to
                 our Nation's defenders.
                 The men and women of the National Guard and Reserve
                 make significant contributions to both our thriving
                 economy and our strong national defense. In all facets
                 of the civilian workforce, from small businesses to
                 large corporations, they bring to bear considerable
                 expertise, experience, and professionalism. In uniform,
                 they serve with honor and distinction as they respond
                 to natural disasters and emergencies, train to ensure
                 operational readiness, and deploy in support of
                 critical operations.
                 Employers who support the National Guard and Reserve
                 are essential to the Nation's ability to sustain an
                 all-volunteer force. Their flexibility, generosity, and
                 understanding enable reserve component service members
                 to maintain meaningful and successful civilian careers
                 while serving their country. Regardless of financial
                 hardship or inconvenience, these patriotic employers
                 provide job security when employees answer the call of
                 duty, as well as encouragement and stability to their
                 families during times of deployment. In choosing
                 service over self-interest, these employers share in
                 the mission of protecting our democratic principles and
                 our Nation's well-being.
                 Ensuring that our brave military members have the
                 resources they need to thrive in both military and
                 civilian life is one of my highest priorities. I
                 commend employers who hold in high regard our National
                 Guard and Reserve service members and their families,
                 and who provide exemplary cooperation and partnership,
                 often at great financial sacrifice, to Americans who
                 nobly combine military and civilian careers. We extend
                 our gratitude to these employers and to all who
                 willingly serve and sacrifice to defend and preserve
                 our way of life.
                 NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
                 United States of America, by virtue of the authority
                 vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
                 United States, do hereby proclaim August 18 through
                 August 24, 2019, as National Employer Support of the
                 Guard and Reserve Week. I call upon all Americans to
                 join me in expressing our heartfelt thanks to the
                 civilian employers who provide critical support to the
                 men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. I also
                 call on State and local officials, private
                 organizations, and all military commanders to observe
                 this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
                 sixteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord two
                 thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the
                 United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                 fourth.
                
                
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                [FR Doc. 2019-18138
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