[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 40 (Monday, October 8, 2007)]
[Pages 1301-1302]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8188--Fire Prevention Week, 2007

 October 4, 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

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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

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., October 9, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on 
October 10.