[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 11, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 60051-60052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8648]



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The President





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Proclamation 8064--National School Lunch Week, 2006



Proclamation 8065--Columbus Day, 2006
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                Proclamation 8064 of October 5, 2006

                
National School Lunch Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                For 60 years, the National School Lunch Program has 
                contributed to the health and well-being of America's 
                youth. National School Lunch Week highlights the many 
                achievements of the National School Lunch Program and 
                the importance of helping children develop good 
                nutrition habits.

                Eating healthy foods and maintaining an active 
                lifestyle are vital for children's health and reduce 
                their risk of serious long-term health problems, such 
                as obesity, asthma, and diabetes. The National School 
                Lunch Program, part of the United States Department of 
                Agriculture (USDA), provides more than 29 million 
                children with healthy meals each day. The program 
                raises awareness about the importance of good food 
                choices and trains food service professionals to 
                prepare nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that 
                include foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. In 
                addition, the USDA offers educational resources for 
                school nutrition directors, managers, and staff based 
                on the requirements for healthy school meals 
                established in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. By 
                promoting good nutrition and exercise, schools can help 
                children develop well-balanced diets and lead healthier 
                lives.

                During National School Lunch Week, we recognize 
                dedicated parents, school officials, community leaders, 
                and food service professionals for their efforts to 
                ensure that our children are provided with nutritious 
                meals each day.

                In recognition of the contributions of the National 
                School Lunch Program to the health, education, and 
                well-being of America's children, the Congress, by 
                joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-
                780), as amended, has designated the week beginning on 
                the second Sunday in October of each year as ``National 
                School Lunch Week,'' and has requested the President to 
                issue a proclamation in observance of this week.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week 
                of October 8 through October 14, 2006, as National 
                School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join 
                the dedicated individuals who administer the National 
                School Lunch Program in appropriate activities that 
                support the health and well-being of our Nation's 
                children.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fifth day of October, 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. 06-8648
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