[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 169 (Friday, August 29, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 50873-50874]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20271]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8282 of August 26, 2008

                
National Preparedness Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Preparedness Month, we underscore the 
                important responsibility Americans have to be ready for 
                emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities.

                The Department of Homeland Security's Ready campaign 
                highlights preparedness steps, including having an 
                emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan, 
                and becoming informed about different types of 
                emergencies. After preparing themselves and their 
                families, Americans can take the next step and get 
                involved in helping to prepare their communities for 
                all types of emergencies. For more information, 
                citizens may visit www.ready.gov and citizencorps.gov.

                During National Preparedness Month, we also honor our 
                Nation's police officers, firefighters, and emergency 
                personnel for their hard work and commitment to 
                protecting others. As first responders, they have 
                demonstrated the true meaning of heroism by taking 
                great risks to safeguard our communities, and all 
                Americans are grateful for their efforts.

                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 September 2008 as National 
                Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the 
                United States to recognize the importance of preparing 
                for potential emergencies and to observe this month by 
                participating in appropriate events, activities, and 
                preparedness programs.

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

[FR Doc. E8-20271
Filed 8-28-08; 8:45 am]
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