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National Defense Transportation Day
In a proclamation signed May 9, President Bush designated today (May 16, 2008) National Defense Transportation Day."America’s transportation system strengthens our national security and keeps our country moving," the President stated. "On National Defense Transportation Day and during National Transportation Week, we thank the men and women of the transportation industry for their efforts to ensure that our nation’s infrastructure operates effectively and efficiently.
"Innovation, investment and imagination have enabled new modes of transportation to revolutionize the world," the President stated. "Today, businesses can deliver goods and services faster than ever, first responders can quickly bring hope and healing to those in need, and people can visit loved ones across the country or around the globe. The Armed Forces utilize modern transportation to deploy troops, move supplies, and bring our heroes home from the front lines. We are grateful for the hard work of all transportation professionals."
The President noted that Congress in 1957 requested the third Friday in May of each year be designated as "National Defense Transportation Day" and, in 1962, that the week during which that Friday falls be designated as "National Transportation Week."
Proclaiming May 16, 2008, National Defense Transportation Day and the week of May 11 through 17, 2008, National Transportation Week, the President encouraged "all Americans to learn how our modern transportation system contributes to the security of our citizens and the prosperity of our country."