[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 199 (Friday, October 15, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 63691-63692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26218]



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The President





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Proclamation 8583--National School Lunch Week, 2010



Proclamation 8584--Columbus Day, 2010
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                Proclamation 8583 of October 8, 2010

                
National School Lunch Week, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                No child should have to learn on an empty stomach. 
                Nearly 65 years ago, America made protecting the health 
                of our children a national priority by developing the 
                National School Lunch Program. This groundbreaking 
                program has prevented hunger and promoted education by 
                enabling our young people to have access to safe, 
                balanced, and affordable meals at school. It has also 
                supported their development, encouraged their learning 
                capacity, and instilled life-long healthy habits. This 
                year, during National School Lunch Week, we recognize 
                the vital importance of this historic program, and we 
                recommit to serving meals that will contribute to the 
                health and well-being of a new generation.

                With more than 31 million children participating in the 
                National School Lunch Program and more than 11 million 
                in the School Breakfast Program, good nutrition at 
                school is more vital than ever. When one in three 
                children in this country is overweight or obese, we all 
                have a responsibility to make sure our kids receive 
                good nutrition at school and learn to make healthy 
                choices early in life. This is an essential part of 
                First Lady Michelle Obama's ``Let's Move!'' initiative, 
                which is a nationwide campaign dedicated to ending the 
                epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation so 
                that children can reach adulthood at a healthy weight.

                To foster school environments that encourage physical 
                activity and nourishing diets, ``Let's Move!'' is 
                partnering with the United States Department of 
                Agriculture (USDA) to increase the number of schools 
                that participate in the HealthierUS School Challenge. 
                The Challenge establishes rigorous standards for 
                nutritional quality in school food, participation in 
                meal programs, physical activity, and nutrition 
                education--all key components that make for healthy, 
                active children.

                Chefs across America are also helping create nutritious 
                and appealing school meals. Over 1,900 have volunteered 
                to offer their unique talents and knowledge of food and 
                nutrition to ``Chefs Move to Schools,'' an initiative 
                that pairs chefs with interested schools in their 
                communities. Together, chefs and school administrators 
                are creating wholesome meals while teaching young 
                people about nutrition and making balanced, healthy 
                choices. I invite all Americans to visit LetsMove.gov 
                to learn more about this initiative and other 
                strategies to raise a healthier generation of kids.

                To provide more fruits, vegetables, and other fresh and 
                nutritious foods for school meals, the USDA is also 
                working to develop farm-to-school partnerships with 
                local farmers, States, localities, tribal authorities, 
                school districts, and community organizations. The USDA 
                Farm to School Team is helping to provide quality foods 
                in school menus, to increase markets for local farms, 
                and to teach young people of all ages about the source 
                of the food they enjoy. To enable school cafeterias 
                across our Nation to prepare these healthy foods, the 
                American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funded the 
                purchase of new food service equipment such as salad 
                bars, and the replacement of aging or outdated 
                appliances such as deep fryers.

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                This week provides us with an opportunity to reflect on 
                the critical role the National School Lunch Program 
                plays in promoting the health and well-being of 
                tomorrow's leaders. We also recognize the talent and 
                dedication of all the food service professionals, 
                educators, program administrators, and parents whose 
                time and energy help ensure America's students have the 
                healthy food necessary to grow and succeed.

                The Congress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962 
                (Public Law 87-780), as amended, has designated the 
                week beginning on the second Sunday in October each 
                year as ``National School Lunch Week,'' and has 
                requested the President to issue a proclamation in 
                observance of this week.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week 
                of October 10 through October 16, 2010, as National 
                School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join 
                the dedicated individuals who administer the National 
                School Lunch Program in appropriate activities that 
                support the health and well-being of our Nation's 
                children.

                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
                
                
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[FR Doc. 2010-26218
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