[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8064--OCT. 5, 2006
Proclamation 8064 of October 5, 2006
National School Lunch Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
For 60 years, the National School Lunch Program has contributed to the
health and well-being of America's youth. National School Lunch Week
highlights the many achievements of the National School Lunch Program
and the importance of helping children develop good nutrition habits.
Eating healthy foods and maintaining an active lifestyle are vital for
children's health and reduce their risk of serious long-term health
problems, such as obesity, asthma, and diabetes. The National School

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Lunch Program, part of the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), provides more than 29 million children with healthy meals each
day. The program raises awareness about the importance of good food
choices and trains food service professionals to prepare nutritious
breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that include foods rich in vitamins,
minerals, and fiber. In addition, the USDA offers educational resources
for school nutrition directors, managers, and staff based on the
requirements for healthy school meals established in the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. By promoting good nutrition and exercise,
schools can help children develop well-balanced diets and lead healthier
lives.
During National School Lunch Week, we recognize dedicated parents,
school officials, community leaders, and food service professionals for
their efforts to ensure that our children are provided with nutritious
meals each day.
In recognition of the contributions of the National School Lunch Program
to the health, education, and well-being of America's children, the
Congress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-780), as
amended, has designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in
October of each year as ``National School Lunch Week,'' and has
requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim the week of October 8 through October 14,
2006, as National School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join
the dedicated individuals who administer the National School Lunch
Program in appropriate activities that support the health and well-being
of our Nation's children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH