Proclamations Proc. 8192 My Administration is committed to helping Americans with disabilities live and work with greater freedom. Through the New Freedom Initiative, we are building on the progress of the Americans with Disabilities Act and helping our citizens who are blind or visually impaired gain greater access to the workplace, school, and community life. By working to tear down barriers, we are creating a society where all people are encouraged to reach their full potential and where the promise of our great Nation is accessible for everyone. The Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-628) approved on Octo- ber 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 \1775, 2007, as White Cane Safety Day. I call upon public officials, business leaders, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate cere- monies, activities, and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8192 of October 19, 2007 National Character Counts Week, 2007 By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation The greatness of a nation is measured not by power or wealth but by the character of its people. During National Character Counts Week, we under- score our dedication to promoting values for our young people and encour- age all Americans to demonstrate good character. As America's youth strive to become responsible adults, they carry with them the values and traditions they were taught as children. At home, par- ents and families can teach universal values such as respect, tolerance, self- restraint, fairness, and compassion. In the community, we all can set good examples and demonstrate the virtues of leadership, patriotism, and re- sponsible citizenship. The members of our Armed Forces demonstrate the strength of America's character by answering the call of service to our Na- tion. Through the Helping America's Youth initiative, caring adults are con- nected with at-risk youth so that they have a mentor and an example as they navigate the challenges young people face. By working together, we can give children the skill and habits they need to reach their full poten- tial. 115
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