    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 39 (Monday, September 27, 2004)]
    [Pages 2066-2067]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Proclamation 7818--National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2004

    September 20, 2004

    By the President of the United States

    of America

    A Proclamation

        America's farm economy is strong and growing. Farm income is strong,
    farm exports are at a record high, and my Administration is working to
    ensure that American farm products are sold all over the world. During
    National Farm Safety and Health Week, we reflect on the contributions of
    America's farm and ranch families and underscore our commitment to
    making our farms safer and to protecting our farm and ranch land.
        The safety and health of our farm and ranch families are of critical
    importance. These Americans perform tasks that contain risks--they
    operate farm machinery, apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers,
    handle large and unpredictable livestock, and work in places where dusts
    and toxins can contaminate the air. We must continue to raise awareness
    of dangers and proper safety precautions and equipment, particularly
    among our young people involved in agriculture. Through education and
    training, we can help save lives and improve the well-being of our
    Nation's farmers and ranchers.
        Our Nation's farmers and ranchers help feed and clothe people around
    the world, and they are now helping provide more energy for the American
    people. By promoting a safer farm and ranch environment, we can
    strengthen our agricultural economy and build a more prosperous future
    for all our citizens.
        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 September 19 through
    September 25, 2004, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon
    the agencies, organizations, and businesses that serve America's
    agricultural workers to

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    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 vitality and prosperity.
        In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day
    of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
    ninth.
                                                    George W. Bush

    [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., September 22,
    2004]

    Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on
    September 23.