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 103 STAT. 2998 PROCLAMATION 5943—MAR. 18, 1989 Prodamation 5943 of March 18, 1989 National Agriculture Day, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation / American agriculture is a vital resource for the world. People around the globe share in our harvests—and our prayers for bountiful crops each year. Our covuitry is blessed with fertile land, a benevolent climate, and gen- erations of skilled farmers who have the will and the capacity to pro- vide enough food and fiber for this Nation and for much of the rest of the world as well. As the most efficient agricultural producers in history, Americans ap- preciate the value of technological and scientific advances in agricul- ture. We understand the need to conserve soil and water, and to pro- tect the environment. Today, Americans are determined to build on this proud heritage of productive agric\ilture. We are determined to promote the industry and commerce that enable our crops to reach and remain competitive in markets at home and abroad. In recognition of the role of agriculture in our daily life and our life as a Nation, the Congress, by House Joint Resolution 117, has designated March 20, 1989, as "National Agriculture Day" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 20, 1989, as National Agriculture Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of om* Lord nineteen hundred and eighty- nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. . GEORGE BUSH Proclamation 5944 of March 21, 1989 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year on March 25th, Americans gladly join in celebrating the an- niversary of Greek independence—the national day of our long-time friends and allies. The ties between our two nations today have been woven throughout the centiuies. Ancient Greece gave the world a pro- found appreciation for freedom, justice, and democratic government.

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