President Bush Commemorates Military Spouse Day and Presents the President's Volunteer Shannon Maxwell and President BushService Awards

On April 17, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation recognizing Military Spouse Day.   This observance was established to acknowledge the impact military spouses have on the readiness and well-being of service members, and to honor their volunteer service in educational, social, and community endeavors.   In May 1999, Congress passed a resolution designating May as National Military Appreciation Month.   During this month, the United States observes Memorial Day, Victory in Europe Day, Armed Forces Week, and Military Spouse Day, which is held annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day....

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President Bush Commemorates Military Spouse Day and Presents the President's Volunteer Service Awards – Remarks

....Other military spouses have tackled personal adversity and used their experience to help others. Shannon Maxwell took on the role of care-giver when her husband, Tim, returned from Iraq with a severe head injury. Shannon took what she learned, got together with other military wives, and formed a support group to help our wounded warriors. They've raised over $400,000 to help injured service members adjust to new lives and new challenges. And we thank you for what you're doing, Shannon. And we also appreciate Tim for his service in Iraq; glad you're here. (Applause.)

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