[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3883
 
PROCLAMATION 8052--SEPT. 15, 2006



Proclamation 8052 of September 15, 2006
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Generations of farmers and ranchers have strengthened our Nation and
enriched our communities by providing us with food, raw materials, and
energy. National Farm Safety and Health Week is an opportunity to
celebrate their contributions to America and raise awareness about
potential hazards these workers and their families face. This year's
theme, ``Prepare to Prevent,'' underscores the importance of injury
prevention, preparedness, and safety on farms and ranches.
Farming and ranching are challenging occupations. Agricultural workers
often work long hours and are exposed to many dangers associated with
heavy machinery, tools, livestock, chemicals, and extreme weather
conditions. By identifying hazards and taking preventive measures,
farmers and ranchers can create a safer environment for themselves and
their employees. Wearing protective gear can help prevent injuries, and
farm machinery can be equipped with safety devices to decrease
accidents. Agricultural workers can also take steps to make their
workplace safer by training family members and staff in first aid and
other emergency response techniques.
Our country depends on farmers and ranchers to help provide an abundant
and safe food supply for our citizens and for the world, and we are
grateful to them for their significant contributions to the economic
prosperity of our great Nation. By raising awareness about injury
prevention and safety in the workplace, farmers and ranchers can protect
their employees, families, and themselves, and continue their good work
to help America stay productive and prosperous.
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
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 17 through
September 23, 2006, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon
the agencies, organizations, and businesses that serve America's
agricultural workers to continue 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 prosperity
and strength.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH