[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

Proclamation 7818 of September 20, 2004


 
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2004


By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's farm economy is strong and growing. Farm income is strong,
farm exports are at a record high, and my Administration is working to
ensure that American farm products are sold all over the world. During
National Farm Safety and Health Week, we reflect on the contributions of
America's farm and ranch families and underscore our commitment to
making our farms safer and to protecting our farm and ranch land.
The safety and health of our farm and ranch families are of critical
importance. These Americans perform tasks that contain risks--they
operate farm machinery, apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers,
handle large and unpredictable livestock, and work in places where dusts
and toxins can contaminate the air. We must continue to raise awareness
of dangers and proper safety precautions and equipment, particularly
among our young people involved in agriculture. Through education and
training, we can help save lives and improve the well-being of our
Nation's farmers and ranchers.
Our Nation's farmers and ranchers help feed and clothe people around the
world, and they are now helping provide more energy for the American
people. By promoting a safer farm and ranch environment, we can
strengthen our agricultural economy and build a more prosperous future
for all our citizens.
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 19 through
September 25, 2004, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon
the agencies, organizations, and businesses that serve America's
agricultural workers 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's vitality and prosperity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH

PROCLAMATION 7819--SEPT. 21, 2004

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