[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8188--OCT. 4, 2007

Proclamation 8188 of October 4, 2007
Fire Prevention Week, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Fire Prevention Week, we reaffirm our commitment to raising
awareness about fire safety and prevention, and we salute our country's
firefighters who perform heroic acts to keep their fellow citizens safe.
Fires injure or kill thousands of people each year. Americans can help
reduce the devastating effects of fires with careful planning and by
installing smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in their homes and
workplaces. This year's theme, ``Practice Your Escape Plan,'';
highlights the importance of creating a fire escape plan and knowing the
routes to quickly exit a burning building. By taking these special
precautions, lives can be saved.
America's firefighters demonstrate the true meaning of heroism by taking
great risks to safeguard our communities. During Fire Prevention Week,
we honor our selfless firefighters and underscore the importance of fire
safety. We also pay special tribute to those who have fallen in the line
of duty. Our country is grateful for their service and sacrifice, and we
pray for God's comfort and strength for their loved ones.
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 October 7 through October
13, 2007, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 7, 2007, in
accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag of the United States will be
flown at half staff on all Federal office buildings in honor of the
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all Americans
to participate in this observance through appropriate programs and
activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their
tragic consequences.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH