[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 41 (Friday, March 2, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 9649-9650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1004]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 8110--Save Your Vision Week, 2007
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                Proclamation 8110 of February 28, 2007

                
Save Your Vision Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Across our Nation, millions of Americans suffer from 
                eye diseases and vision loss. During Save Your Vision 
                Week, we reinforce the importance of proper eye care 
                and raise awareness about how to protect and prolong 
                healthy vision.

                By taking simple preventative steps such as wearing 
                sunglasses and using protective goggles while exposed 
                to hazardous objects or environments, Americans can 
                help maintain their eyesight. Regular eye exams are 
                also key to safeguarding healthy vision. As a result of 
                the Medicare Modernization Act, Medicare may pay the 
                cost of exams for those who are eligible and have a 
                high risk of diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. More 
                information about healthy vision and eye care can be 
                found by visiting nei.nih.gov. My Administration is 
                committed to helping Americans lead better, healthier 
                lives. By working with community organizations, eye 
                care professionals, and compassionate citizens, we can 
                increase awareness of the importance of regular and 
                diligent eye care and encourage people to takes steps 
                to maintain eye health and keep the precious gift of 
                sight.

                The Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 
                1963, as amended (77 Stat. 629; 36 U.S.C. 138), has 
                authorized and requested the President to proclaim the 
                first week in March of each year as ``Save Your Vision 
                Week.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 4 
                through March 10, 2007, as Save Your Vision Week. I 
                encourage all Americans to learn more about eye care 
                and eye safety, and take measures to help ensure a 
                lifetime of healthy vision.

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

[FR Doc. 07-1004
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