Arab American Heritage Month, 2023, 20357-20358 [2023-07307]

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 5, 2023)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 20357-20358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-07307]



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Vol. 88

Wednesday,

No. 65

April 5, 2023

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 10539--Arab American Heritage Month, 2023



Proclamation 10540--Care Workers Recognition Month, 2023



Proclamation 10541--Month of the Military Child, 2023



Proclamation 10542--National Cancer Control Month, 2023



Proclamation 10543--National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2023



Proclamation 10544--National Donate Life Month, 2023



Proclamation 10545--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention 
Month, 2023



Proclamation 10546--Second Chance Month, 2023



Proclamation 10547--National Public Health Week, 2023



Proclamation 10548--Education and Sharing Day, USA, 2023



Proclamation 10549--World Autism Awareness Day, 2023


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 88 , No. 65 / Wednesday, April 5, 2023 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 10539 of March 31, 2023

                
Arab American Heritage Month, 2023

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The Arab American story is the American story--one of 
                diverse backgrounds and faiths, vibrant tradition, bold 
                innovation, hard work, commitment to community, and 
                stalwart patriotism, all coming together to accomplish 
                something greater than any one of us. This month, we 
                join together to celebrate the immeasurable 
                contributions of Arab Americans to our Nation and 
                recommit ourselves to the timeless work of making sure 
                that all people have the opportunity to achieve the 
                American Dream.

                Ours is a Nation shaped by the immigrant's heart, and 
                generations of brave and hopeful people from across all 
                countries, including from the Arab world, have woven 
                their unique heritages, customs, and talents into the 
                tapestry of America. Today, the achievements of Arab 
                Americans are reflected in the arts and sciences; in 
                businesses and faith communities; in classrooms and 
                hospitals; and in police stations, firehouses, and 
                every branch of the military. Arab Americans are also 
                proudly serving throughout my Administration, bringing 
                a diversity of expertise that helps make this country 
                stronger, more prosperous, and more just.

                Sadly, we also recognize that, even as Arab Americans 
                enrich our Nation, many continue to face prejudice, 
                bigotry, and violence--a stain on our collective 
                conscience. Hate must have no safe harbor in this 
                country. We must affirm that sentiment again and again. 
                That is why, on my first day in office, I issued the 
                Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to 
                The United States, which harmed the Arab American 
                community. I also signed an Executive Order charging 
                the Federal Government with advancing equity for 
                historically underserved communities, including Arab 
                Americans. I was proud to host a first-of-its-kind 
                United We Stand Summit at the White House and announce 
                new measures to help communities prevent and respond to 
                hate-based threats, bullying, and harassment. I 
                established a new interagency group to coordinate the 
                Federal Government's efforts to fight antisemitism and 
                Islamophobia, which impact Arab Americans. And my 
                Administration is also exploring adding a new data 
                category to the census for Middle Eastern and North 
                African communities as part of our vital work to ensure 
                that Arab Americans are seen, valued, consulted, and 
                properly considered as new policy is made.

                I have worked closely with our partners across the 
                Middle East and North Africa to advance a common vision 
                for the world as well as a more peaceful, prosperous, 
                and integrated region. Together, we are strengthening 
                our ability to address shared challenges, from regional 
                security to climate change; fostering economic 
                development and cooperation in science, technology, 
                renewable energy, and space; and bringing greater peace 
                and prosperity to all of our people.

                The United States is the only Nation in the world 
                founded on an idea--the idea that we are all created 
                equal and deserve to be treated equally throughout our 
                lives. As a Nation, we have never fully lived up to 
                that promise, but we have never walked away from it 
                either. This Arab American Heritage Month, let us all 
                strive to honor our fundamental values and

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                advance equity and opportunity for all people, 
                affirming once again that diversity is our country's 
                greatest strength.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., 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 April 2023 as 
                Arab American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans 
                to learn more about the history, culture, and 
                achievements of Arab Americans and to observe this 
                month with appropriate programs and activities.

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

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