Granting federal employees a holiday on Thursday, December 24, 2015, would be a goodwill gesture to improve morale of the federal workforce. This action is consistent with past practice from presidents.
President Obama signed an executive order for the following dates: full days off on Friday, December 24, 2014 and Monday, December 24, 2012; a half day off on Thursday, December 24, 2009.
President George W. Bush provided a half-day on Wednesday, December 24, 2002, as well as several full days off the day before or after Christmas: Tuesday, December 24, 2001; Thursday, December 26, 2003; Tuesday, December 24, 2007; and Thursday, December 26, 2008.
We humbly request President Obama to issue an executive order for Thursday, December 24, 2015, granting it a federal holiday.
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