[Title 3 CFR 7818]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - January 1, 2005 Edition]
[Title 3 - Presidential Documents]
[Proclamation 7818 - Proclamation 7818 of September 20, 2004]
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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. During 
National Farm Safety and Health Week, we reflect on the contributions of 
America's farm and ranch families and underscore our commitment 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 
importance. These Americans perform tasks that contain risks--they 
operate farm machinery, apply agricultural chemicals and fertilizers, 
handle large and unpredictable livestock, and work in places where dusts 
and toxins can contaminate the air. We must continue to raise awareness 
of dangers and proper safety precautions and equipment, particularly 
among our young people involved in agriculture. Through education 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 prosperous 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 Constitution 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 promoting farm 
safety and health programs. I also urge all Americans to honor our 
agricultural heritage and to recognize our farmers and ranchers for 
their remarkable contributions to our Nation's vitality and prosperity.
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

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