[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 179 (Monday, September 17, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 53099-53100]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-4640]


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                Proclamation 8176 of September 12, 2007

                
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                America's farmers and ranchers are good stewards of our 
                land, providing a healthy, safe, and abundant food 
                supply for our country and for people around the world. 
                During National Farm Safety and Health Week, we pay 
                tribute to our farmers and ranchers and their families 
                for their contributions to our Nation, and we raise 
                awareness of the importance of practicing and promoting 
                safe work habits and conditions on farms and ranches.

                Making a living off the land exposes agricultural 
                workers to many potential dangers, such as extreme 
                weather conditions, fertilizers and chemicals, and 
                heavy machinery. Taking steps to identify these hazards 
                and instructing family members in safe practices will 
                help save lives and prevent injuries. Farmers and 
                ranchers can help avoid accidents and protect lives by 
                staying informed, being proactive, and remaining 
                vigilant.

                Across the United States, farm and ranch communities 
                embody the values of hard work, faith, and love of 
                family. This week and throughout the year, we encourage 
                farmers and ranchers to practice responsible work 
                habits as they continue to help America remain strong 
                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 16 through 
                September 22, 2007, 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 
                twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-4640
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