[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 8, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58867-58868]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24016]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 8302 of October 3, 2008

                
Fire Prevention Week, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity to call 
                attention to the importance of fire safety, especially 
                in the home, and to honor our Nation's firefighters for 
                their heroism.

                Americans can help reduce home fires by taking simple 
                steps such as regularly inspecting furnaces and 
                fireplaces, keeping space heaters at least 3 feet from 
                flammable materials, and checking the condition of 
                electrical cords. Making sure that smoke alarms and 
                fire extinguishers work can also help minimize the 
                impact of home and building fires. I encourage all 
                Americans to remember this year's theme--``It's Fire 
                Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!''--and to check 
                their homes for fire hazards to help prevent disasters.

                Across our Nation, firefighters put themselves at risk 
                to protect our communities, and their selfless 
                dedication has saved countless lives. America's Bravest 
                hold a cherished place in our hearts, and we honor 
                those who have paid the ultimate price to protect 
                citizens in harm's way. The sacrifice of these men and 
                women is an inspiration to all and epitomizes the true 
                meaning of heroism.

                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 5 through October 
                11, 2008, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 
                5, 2008, 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 
                third day of October, 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. E8-24016
Filed 10-7-08; 8:45 am]
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