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Article: Proclamation 8377-National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2009
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- May 11, 2009
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May 11, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Every day, Americans rely on roads, rails, ports, and airports to get to work and to transport goods and services. At the same time, the United States Armed Forces rely on our transportation infrastructure to move personnel and supplies. During National Transportation Week and on National Defense Transportation Day, we underscore the importance of the transportation system to our Nation's economy and security. We also honor the dedicated professionals who build, maintain, and operate our transportation infrastructure.
From rural roads to state-of-the-art intermodal facilities, transportation infrastructure is ...