July 4, 2008, as "Independence Day" - Proclamation by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

07/04/2008 Print Version

July 4, 2008, as "Independence Day"

PROCLAMATION

by the

Governor of the State of California

Every Fourth of July, Californians join with Americans everywhere to commemorate the independence and founding of our country.

Since 1776, the United States and its people have flourished. We are a diverse, innovative and vibrant group, proudly continuing the legacy of the American Dream that our founding fathers worked so hard to create. These fearless patriots courageously declared our independence from the British monarchy, and because of their strength, we are fortunate to enjoy the world's greatest democracy and understand the true meaning of freedom.

This Independence Day, I encourage all those in the Golden State to reflect on the past, present and future of our homeland, and be proud of all we have accomplished. May we celebrate our values of liberty and justice and pass on the enduring American ideals of independence and service to our nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2008, as "Independence Day."

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 23rd day of June 2008.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Governor of California

ATTEST:

DEBRA BOWEN
Secretary of State


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07/04/2008 Print Version July 4, 2008, as "Independence Day" PROCLAMATION by the Governor of the State of California Every Fourth of July, Californians join with Americans everywhere to commemorate the independence and founding of our country. Since 1776, the United States and its people have flourished. We are a diverse, innovative and vibrant group, proudly continuing the legacy of the American Dream that our founding fathers worked so hard to create. These fearless patriots courageously declared our independence from the British monarchy, and because of their strength, we are fortunate to enjoy the world's greatest democracy and understand the true meaning of freedom. This Independence Day, I encourage all those in the Golden State to reflect on the past, present and future of our homeland, and be proud of all we have accomplished. May we celebrate our values of liberty and justice and pass on the enduring American ideals of independence and service to our nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2008, as "Independence Day." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 23rd day of June 2008. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Governor of California ATTEST: DEBRA BOWEN Secretary of State Email the Governor \| Email Alerts \| Internship Program \| Technical Contact \| RSS Feeds \| Site Map \| Privacy Policy \| Conditions of Use CA State Homepage © 2008 State of California	MORE HOLIDAY PROCLAMATIONS 09/29/08 - September 29-October 9, 2008, as "A Time to Commemorate the High Holy Days and Celebrate the Jewish New Year, 5769" 09/1/08 - September 1, 2008, as "Labor Day" 05/26/08 - May 26, 2008, as "Memorial Day" 02/1/08 - February 2008, as “African American History Month"