[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 182 (Wednesday, September 20, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 54889-54890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-7952]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8052 of September 15, 2006

                
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Generations of farmers and ranchers have strengthened 
                our Nation and enriched our communities by providing us 
                with food, raw materials, and energy. National Farm 
                Safety and Health Week is an opportunity to celebrate 
                their contributions to America and raise awareness 
                about potential hazards these workers and their 
                families face. This year's theme, ``Prepare to 
                Prevent,'' underscores the importance of injury 
                prevention, preparedness, and safety on farms and 
                ranches.

                Farming and ranching are challenging occupations. 
                Agricultural workers often work long hours and are 
                exposed to many dangers associated with heavy 
                machinery, tools, livestock, chemicals, and extreme 
                weather conditions. By identifying hazards and taking 
                preventive measures, farmers and ranchers can create a 
                safer environment for themselves and their employees. 
                Wearing protective gear can help prevent injuries, and 
                farm machinery can be equipped with safety devices to 
                decrease accidents. Agricultural workers can also take 
                steps to make their workplace safer by training family 
                members and staff in first aid and other emergency 
                response techniques.

                Our country depends on farmers and ranchers to help 
                provide an abundant and safe food supply for our 
                citizens and for the world, and we are grateful to them 
                for their significant contributions to the economic 
                prosperity of our great Nation. By raising awareness 
                about injury prevention and safety in the workplace, 
                farmers and ranchers can protect their employees, 
                families, and themselves, and continue their good work 
                to help America stay productive and prosperous.

                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 17 through 
                September 23, 2006, 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's prosperity and strength.

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

[FR Doc. 06-7952
Filed 9-19-06; 8:45 am]
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