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, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim Friday, December 10, 2007, 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.

 

IN 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 4th day of December in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE