For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
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 live-stock, 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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