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 118 STAT. 4198 PROCLAMATION 7834—OCT. 18, 2004 Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to further promote the full participation of people with disabilities in all areas of society. The Department of Justice’s ADA Business Connection is helping create a better under- standing of ADA requirements and promote dialogue between the busi- ness community and the disability community. And the Department of Justice’s Project Civic Access is improving public facilities to ensure that people with disabilities are integrated into community life. Through the Ticket to Work program and the Work Incentives Im- provement Act, we are making significant strides toward building an America where all individuals are recognized for their talents and cre- ativity. These efforts will help provide Americans who are blind or vis- ually impaired the opportunity to pursue their dreams and realize the promise of our great country. The Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88–628) approved on Oc- tober 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, 2004, as White Cane Safety Day. I call upon public officials, business leaders, educators, li- brarians, and all the people of the United States to join with me in en- suring that all the benefits and privileges of life in our Nation are avail- able to individuals who are blind and visually impaired, and to ob- serve this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of October, 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 Proclamation 7834 of October 18, 2004 National Character Counts Week, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Individuals have the power to do much good, and great societies are built by knowing the difference between right and wrong. People of character strengthen our country through their daily actions. To help children fulfill their potential and build a more hopeful future for our Nation, we must continue to encourage and support the character de- velopment of our young people and support the institutions that give direction and purpose: our families, our schools, and our faith-based and community organizations. Americans of all ages continue to inspire others with their compassion and decency by giving their time to faith-based and community organi- zations and bringing hope to others at home and around the world. The Senior Corps has more than 500,000 caring souls serving in its programs; the Peace Corps has grown to its highest number of volun- teers in 28 years; and AmeriCorps will grow by 50 percent to 75,000 members this year. Almost two million students volunteer each year through the Learn and Serve America programs, which incorporate VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00164 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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