Proclamations Proc. 8065 than 29 million children with healthy meals each day. The program raises awareness about the importance of good food choices and trains food serv- ice 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 exer- cise, 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 Con- gress, by ioint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-780), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in Oc- tober 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 ioin the dedicated individuals who administer the National School Lunch Pro- gram 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 Oc- tober, 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 Proclamation 8065 of October 5, 2006 Columbus Day, 2006 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation More than five centuries ago, Christopher Columbus boldly set out on a long and challenging journey across the Atlantic that led the way for explo- ration of the Americas. On Columbus Day, we celebrate the historic voy- ages of the Italian explorer and honor his life, heritage, and lasting legacy. Columbus' brave expeditions expanded the horizons of human knowledge and inspired generations of risk-takers and pioneers in America and around the world. Our Nation is built on the efforts of men and women who pos- sess both the vision to see beyond what is and the desire to pursue what might be. Today, the same passion for discovery that drove Columbus is leading bold visionaries to explore the frontiers of space, find new energy sources, and solve our most difficult medical challenges. 143
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