National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2008, 54923-54924 [E8-22510]

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 23, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 54923-54924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22510]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 8291--National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2008



Proclamation 8292--Family Day, 2008


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 185 / Tuesday, September 23, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8291

                
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Agriculture has always been a vital part of America's 
                economy and culture, and our farmers and ranchers are 
                among the best stewards of our land. During National 
                Farm Safety and Health Week, we recognize those working 
                in agriculture for their contributions to our Nation's 
                prosperity, security, and health, and we also seek to 
                raise awareness about the occupational hazards of this 
                industry.

                Farming and ranching are strenuous occupations, and 
                workers can be exposed to many dangers, including those 
                associated with extreme weather conditions, operating 
                heavy machinery, and working with livestock. Teaching 
                awareness about potential dangers, implementing 
                preventative measures, and supervising children as they 
                work and play can help mitigate risks and reduce the 
                number of injuries and fatalities on farms and ranches.

                Our Nation's farmers and ranchers exemplify the 
                American values of hard work, deep commitment to faith, 
                and love of family. During National Farm Safety and 
                Health Week, we celebrate these extraordinary men and 
                women who are building a prosperous future for our 
                country.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim September 21 through 
                September 27, 2008, as National Farm Safety and Health 
                Week. I call upon the agencies, organizations, and 
                businesses that serve America's agricultural workers to 
                continue to strengthen their commitment to promoting 
                farm safety and health programs. I also urge all 
                Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and to 
                recognize our farmers and ranchers for their remarkable 
                contributions to our Nation.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                third.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. E8-22510
Filed 9-22-08; 11:15 am]
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