[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 46 (Monday, November 19, 2007)]
[Page 1515]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8205--National Farm-City Week, 2007

 November 16, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    Our Nation's agricultural industry contributes greatly to the 
strength of our economy. During National Farm-City Week, we honor the 
hard work and dedication of America's farmers and ranchers and we 
highlight the important urban and rural partnerships that help keep our 
country strong and prosperous.
    America's farmers and ranchers embody an important part of our 
national heritage. As stewards of our land, our farmers and ranchers 
protect our soil, water, and wildlife habitat. With hard work, 
discipline, and ingenuity, they produce a safe and healthy food supply. 
Farmers and ranchers work closely with processors, transporters, and 
retailers, moving agricultural products from the farm to the homes of 
Americans and people around the world. My Administration is working to 
open new markets for American farm products and to encourage free and 
fair trade. By expanding opportunities for American farmers and 
ranchers, we can help keep our economy strong and growing.
    As we celebrate Farm-City Week, we recognize the many contributions 
of America's farmers and ranchers and all those who work to strengthen 
the ties between our rural and urban communities. Our Nation is blessed 
by those who grow, harvest, and deliver these products, and we honor 
their dedication to feeding our country and the world.
     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 the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 16 
through November 22, 2007, as National Farm-City Week. I encourage all 
Americans to recognize the many accomplishments of our farmers and 
ranchers, and all those who contribute to the strength of America's 
agricultural industry.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day 
of November, 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, 8:47 a.m., November 19, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on 
November 20.