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 Proclamations Proc. 7949 NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 16 through October 22, 2005, as National Forest Products Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7949 of October 14, 2005 White Cane Safety Day, 2005 By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation Americans who are blind or visually impaired are valuable and contrib- uting members of our society, and many use a white cane to help them suc- ceed at school, home, or work. White canes give these individuals greater mobility and enable them to participate in more aspects of community life. On White Cane Safety Day, we celebrate the progress that has been made for those who are blind or visually impaired, and we reaffirm our commit- ment to ensuring that these citizens can live and work with greater freedom and independence. One of our Nation's defining values is compassion, and we must make cer- tain that all our citizens are able to harness their talents, engage in produc- tive work, and participate fully in society. My Administration is working to fulfill this goal for individuals with disabilities through the New Free- dom Initiative. This comprehensive program helps increase the develop- ment and use of assistive and universally designed technologies, expand educational and employment opportunities, and improve access into daily community life. By working to reduce barriers and change old ways of thinking, we can help ensure that our Nation's opportunities are more ac- cessible to all. The Congress, by ioint resolution (Public Law 88-628) approved on Octo- ber 6, 1964, as amended, has designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2005, as White Cane Safety Day. I call upon public officials, business leaders, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. GEORGE W. BUSH 129

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