83 FR 55463 - National Veterans and Military Families Month, 2018

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)

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FR Document		2018-24364

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2018)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 55463-55464]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24364]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 215 / Tuesday, November 6, 2018 / 
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                Proclamation 9819 of October 31, 2018

                
National Veterans and Military Families Month, 
                2018

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Veterans and Military Families Month, 
                we salute the brave and dedicated patriots who have 
                worn the uniform of the United States, and we celebrate 
                the extraordinary military families whose selfless 
                service and sacrifice make our military the finest in 
                the world.

                Our Nation's veterans represent the best of America. 
                Generation after generation, men and women have 
                answered the call to defend our country and our 
                freedom, facing danger and uncertainty with uncommon 
                courage. They make tremendous sacrifices by leaving 
                their families to serve throughout the homeland and in 
                combat, contingency, and humanitarian operations 
                worldwide.

                Our heroes have always relied on their families for 
                strength and support. Serving alongside our men and 
                women in uniform are spouses, siblings, parents, and 
                children who personify the ideals of patriotism, pride, 
                resilience, service above self, and honor. They endure 
                the hardships and uncertainty of multiple relocations, 
                extended trainings, and deployments because of their 
                admirable devotion to our country and a loved one in 
                uniform.

                President Ronald Reagan said, ``America's debt to those 
                who would fight for her defense doesn't end the day the 
                uniform comes off.'' Our Nation's veterans fulfilled 
                their duty to this country with brave and loyal 
                service; it is our moral and solemn obligation to 
                demonstrate to them our continuing gratitude, 
                unwavering support, and meaningful encouragement.

                I am steadfastly committed to ensuring our veterans and 
                their families receive the care and support they 
                deserve. I was pleased to sign into law the landmark VA 
                MISSION Act of 2018, which revolutionizes the way 
                veterans receive healthcare and other services vital to 
                their lives. The Department of Veterans Affairs is 
                continuing to raise its standard of service, including 
                through the establishment of the first national center 
                of excellence for veteran and caregiver research, which 
                will improve services and outcomes for patients and 
                their families. I have also mandated greater 
                collaboration across the Government to support veterans 
                transitioning to civilian life. Additionally, Second 
                Lady Karen Pence and I have collaborated on ways to 
                elevate the career and educational opportunities for 
                military spouses and children in partnership with 
                State, local, and tribal officials.

                It is most appropriate that in this season of gratitude 
                we stop to recognize veterans, military families, and 
                those who gave their lives in service to this great 
                Nation. We are indebted to these heroes for the 
                freedoms we enjoy every day. I ask all Americans to 
                join me in offering our sincere thanks to our veterans 
                and the families who love and support them.

                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 November 2018 as 
                National Veterans and Military Families Month. I 
                encourage all communities, all sectors of society, and 
                all Americans to acknowledge and honor the service, 
                sacrifices, and contributions of veterans and military 
                families

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                for what they have done and for what they do every day 
                to support our great Nation.

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

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FR Citation		83 FR 55463