[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7942--OCT. 7, 2005
Proclamation 7942 of October 7, 2005
National School Lunch Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has contributed to the
welfare of our Nation's youth and the academic mission of our schools.
Each year during National School Lunch Week, we recognize this valuable
program and highlight the continuing importance of providing America's
children with access to nutritious meals.
Today, nearly 100,000 public and private schools and residential child
care institutions are implementing the National School Lunch Program,
providing fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and other nutritious food
choices to an average of 29 million children each school day. The School
Breakfast Program and the availability of after-school snacks as part of
the School Lunch Program give children additional opportunities to
receive a more wholesome diet.
Through the National School Lunch Program, school officials and food
service professionals continue to demonstrate their dedication to our
Nation's youth. To support these efforts, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Team Nutrition provides important nutrition education
programs for children and technical training programs for food service
professionals to assist them in preparing healthy school lunches. The
National School Lunch Program also supports the HealthierUS School
Challenge, an initiative that recognizes schools and local communities
for actively promoting healthy lifestyles. By encouraging healthy eating
habits and access to nutritious food, we are helping America's young
people succeed in school, and we are helping protect them against
childhood obesity, diabetes, and the risk of other serious health
problems later in life.
In recognition of the contributions of the National School Lunch Program
to the health, education, and well-being of America's children, 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 of each year as ``National School Lunch Week,''; and has
requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 9 through October 15, 2005, 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 seventh day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Inde

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pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH