[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 184 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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 The President

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                Proclamation 7818 of September 20, 2004

                
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America's farm economy is strong and growing. Farm 
                income is strong, farm exports are at a record high, 
                and my Administration is working to ensure that 
                American farm products are sold all over the world. 
                During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we reflect 
                on the contributions of America's farm and ranch 
                families and underscore our commitment to making our 
                farms safer and to protecting our farm and ranch land.

                The safety and health of our farm and ranch families 
                are of critical importance. These Americans perform 
                tasks that contain risks--they operate farm machinery, 
                apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers, handle 
                large and unpredictable livestock, and work in places 
                where dusts and toxins can contaminate the air. We must 
                continue to raise awareness of dangers and proper 
                safety precautions and equipment, particularly among 
                our young people involved in agriculture. Through 
                education and training, we can help save lives and 
                improve the well-being of our Nation's farmers and 
                ranchers.

                Our Nation's farmers and ranchers help feed and clothe 
                people around the world, and they are now helping 
                provide more energy for the American people. By 
                promoting a safer farm and ranch environment, we can 
                strengthen our agricultural economy and build a more 
                prosperous future for all our citizens.

                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 laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim September 19 through 
                September 25, 2004, as National Farm Safety and Health 
                Week. I call upon the agencies, organizations, and 
                businesses that serve America's agricultural workers 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's vitality and prosperity.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand four, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.

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