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WHEREAS, Idaho enjoys a richness of diversity in its population, embracing many ethnic and racial groups as a part of both the state’s history and its future; and WHEREAS, State and national observances of this day will focus on the importance of individual volunteerism and a commitment to community service as a way to break down social and economic barriers and to bring people together to focus on their common concerns and interests; and WHEREAS, the ideals commitment to human rights are worthy of reflection and serve as a reminder that improving the quality of life for all members of society is a responsibility of every member of our society; NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES E. RISCH, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim Friday, December 8, 2006, to be INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY in Idaho, and I encourage Idahoans to rededicate themselves to the principles
of respect for human rights and freedom, through their commitment to improving
the State and nation through community service and volunteerism.
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WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great
Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 5th day of December
in the year of our Lord two-thousand and six and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of
Idaho the one hundred seventeenth.
