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

122 STAT. 5373


ing them develop good eating habits through the National School Lunch
Program.
The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program
administered by the Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition
Service in cooperation with State agencies. Since 1946, the National
School Lunch Program has served more than 187 billion lunches to
students across America. The program is designed to ensure that each day
millions of children are receiving the healthy food necessary to succeed
by providing access to nutritious low-cost or free meals. By serving
well-balanced meals that are lower in fat and have plenty of fruits,
vegetables, and whole-grain foods, this program helps children learn
healthy eating habits, reduce their risk of serious health problems, and
perform better in the classroom.
Throughout National School Lunch Week, we recognize the school officials
and parents who encourage young people to develop good eating habits. We
also thank the dedicated food service professionals who serve our
children healthy foods each day at school.
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 the week of October 12 through October 18,
2008, 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 tenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH


 
PROCLAMATION 8305--OCT. 10, 2008

Proclamation 8305 of October 10, 2008
Columbus Day, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Christopher Columbus' bold voyage across the Atlantic changed the world
forever. On Columbus Day, we remember this Italian explorer's courage in
traveling to the unknown and celebrate his landmark achievements and
lasting legacy.
History holds remarkable examples of heroism and adventure, and the
journey of the navigator from Genoa in 1492 is one of history's great
stories of daring and bravery. Columbus' expedition became an epic of
discovery and opened up the New World for future generations. His