George W. Bush: “I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate activities and programs that honor the memory and legacy…”

For eight years, it has been my honor to serve as your President. The first decade of this new century has been a period of consequence—a time set apart.

On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting.

The creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness of the American people is our country's greatest strength.

We are very pleased that Alan Lowe has been selected by the National Archives and Records Administration as the director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.