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 118 STAT. 4181 PROCLAMATION 7818—SEPT. 20, 2004 Proclamation 7818 of September 20, 2004 National Farm Safety and Health Week, 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. Dur- ing National Farm Safety and Health Week, we reflect on the contribu- tions of America’s farm and ranch families and underscore our com- mitment 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 im- portance. These Americans perform tasks that contain risks—they oper- ate farm machinery, apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers, han- dle large and unpredictable livestock, and work in places where dusts and toxins can contaminate the air. We must continue to raise aware- ness of dangers and proper safety precautions and equipment, particu- larly among our young people involved in agriculture. Through edu- cation 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 pros- perous 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 Con- stitution 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 strengthen their commitment to pro- moting farm safety and health programs. I also urge all Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and to recognize our farmers and ranch- ers for their remarkable contributions to our Nation’s vitality and pros- perity. 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 VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00147 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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