[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8224--FEB. 29, 2008

Proclamation 8224 of February 29, 2008
National Consumer Protection Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As we face new challenges in the 21st century, we must work to ensure
that Americans are kept safe in the marketplace. During National
Consumer Protection Week, as my Administration works with Congress to
improve our consumer product safety system, we also encourage Americans
to make informed financial decisions and take advantage of the resources
that can help them become responsible consumers, savers, and investors.
This year's theme for National Consumer Protection Week, ``Financial
Literacy: A Sound Investment,'' encourages consumers to take steps to
build a firm financial foundation. By becoming informed consumers,





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individuals can help plan for their future, protect their identity, and
effectively manage their finances. It is important for citizens to be
knowledgeable on financial matters such as choosing a health insurance
plan, comparing savings and retirement plans, and realizing how credit
scores can affect them. Education is the first line of defense in
helping consumers manage their money wisely and safeguard themselves
against fraud and identity theft.
My Administration is working to expand the American people's financial
education. In January of this year, I signed an Executive Order
establishing the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy.
This Council will help keep America competitive and assist Americans in
understanding and addressing financial matters. By visiting consumer.gov
and mymoney.gov, Americans can discover the tools they need to make
financial decisions and be successful in today's marketplace.
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 March 2 through March 8,
2008, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon Government
officials, industry leaders, and consumer advocates to make available
information about how citizens can help to prevent fraud and identity
theft, and I encourage all Americans to gain the financial literacy they
need to compete in the 21st century.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH