United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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TEi OMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES President Ronald W. Reagan ADMINISTRATION 19

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PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 19, 1988 It is with pride and pleasure that I contribute a few words to the Howitzer to congratulate you on your graduation from the United States Military Academy. Four years ago, you chose the motto No Task Too Great for the Class of 1988, knowing that you would have to com- plete many difficult tasks just in order to graduate. You have proved yourselves equal to those tasks and worthy of greater challenges. The qualities you have displayed will continue to stand you in good stead as you take the United States Army into the next century. As you embark upon your first assignments and all during your careers, the legacy of West Point will go with you — the glad willingness of the Long Gray Line to meet and overcome every challenge to liberty and country. Something else must go with you as well, and I know it already does. As is the case with every President, the responsibilities of this great office have reminded me that human effort alone is not enough. Leaders must add faith to their talents — for victory comes from God. I am confident that, thus armed, a class whose motto is No Task Too Great will succeed just as fully as did our Founders when they won and built a new Nation. I salute you on this proud day. bless America. God bless you, and God cjv-»-A K s yA — ION I 18 ADMINISTRATION

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K THE VICE PRESIDENT WAS H I N GTON May 9, 1988 Members of the United States Military Academy Class of 1988: Dear Friends: On the occasion of your graduation, I offer my congratulations and would like to convey some personal thoughts to you. Graduation from a service special calling to duty. Today, you environment into the challenging rol world of responsibility seldom requi contemporaries. Over the last four and tempered. Your perseverance ind and aptitude required to be good off always strive to live up to the high as you depart these grounds your tal adversaries. academy brings with it a step from the tra ining e of real leadership in a red of your civilian years you have been tested icates you have the capacity icers. I trust you will est standards, and I hope ents will deter our Today, as you cross this important threshold, go confidently with a knowledge and pride of country that is unique -- a special gift passed from generation to generation by those whose careers start at the Military Academy. To the faculty and staff, to families and friends, and above all, to the Graduating Class of 1988, Barbara and I proudly extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes for many prosperous and fulfilling years ahead. Sincerely, 7 Gebrge Bush 20 ADMINISTRATION