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

 
PROCLAMATION 8082--NOV. 8, 2006
Proclamation 8082 of November 8, 2006
National Farm-City Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout our history, America's farmers and ranchers have demonstrated
the values of determination, faith, love of family, and patriotism. The
contributions of America's farmers and ranchers help keep our economy
moving forward, and during National Farm-City Week we underscore the
vital partnership between America's rural and urban industries.
By providing raw materials, energy, and a safe and healthy food supply,
our farmers and ranchers help enrich our lives and create economic
opportunities across our Nation. As good stewards of the land, they help
preserve the farming industry and way of life for future generations.
Farmers are playing an increasingly important role in reducing our
dependence on foreign oil by growing crops such as soybeans and corn
that can be used as alternative sources of energy. Our agricultural
sector also cooperates with shippers, processors, marketers,
transporters, and others to make these vital goods available to the
public. My Administration is committed to helping these dedicated
individuals succeed, and we must continue investing in agricultural
research programs, working to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers,
and opening up markets for American products overseas.
During National Farm-City Week, and throughout the year, we honor the
farmers, ranchers, and all those working to build strong relationships
between our rural and urban communities. Our economy is strong and
growing, and behind the numbers are the stories of hard-working
Americans who help spur our economic prosperity and feed our country and
the world.
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 November 17 through
November 23, 2006, as National Farm-City Week. I encourage all Americans
to join in recognizing farmers, ranchers, and other professionals who
work to produce our agricultural abundance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH