[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 57483-57484]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5020]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8188 of October 4, 2007

                
Fire Prevention Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Fire Prevention Week, we reaffirm our commitment 
                to raising awareness about fire safety and prevention, 
                and we salute our country's firefighters who perform 
                heroic acts to keep their fellow citizens safe.

                Fires injure or kill thousands of people each year. 
                Americans can help reduce the devastating effects of 
                fires with careful planning and by installing smoke 
                alarms and fire extinguishers in their homes and 
                workplaces. This year's theme, ``Practice Your Escape 
                Plan,'' highlights the importance of creating a fire 
                escape plan and knowing the routes to quickly exit a 
                burning building. By taking these special precautions, 
                lives can be saved.

                America's firefighters demonstrate the true meaning of 
                heroism by taking great risks to safeguard our 
                communities. During Fire Prevention Week, we honor our 
                selfless firefighters and underscore the importance of 
                fire safety. We also pay special tribute to those who 
                have fallen in the line of duty. Our country is 
                grateful for their service and sacrifice, and we pray 
                for God's comfort and strength for their loved ones.

                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 October 7 through October 
                13, 2007, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 
                7, 2007, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag 
                of the United States will be flown at half staff on all 
                Federal office buildings in honor of the National 
                Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all 
                Americans to participate in this observance through 
                appropriate programs and activities and by renewing 
                their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic 
                consequences.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourth day of October, 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. 
                
                
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