PROCLAMATION 5908—NOV. 18, 1988 103 STAT. 2609 as they protect our lives, homes, and communities. They exemplify the very best in the American spirit. On National Firefighters Day, 1988, and all year long, we owe mmiicipal, volunteer, and all other firefight- ers our heartfelt thanks, our utmost respect, and our thorough coopera- tion in their fire prevention, rescue, and safety efforts. Last year, 127 firefighters gave their lives in the line of duty. Let us pause in solemn and prayerful remembrance of these fallen heroes and of all firefighters who have given their lives through the years. Let us ^ also be sure to extend our support and sympathy to their brave fami- lies. From the days of firefighters' hand-drawn rigs in the 18th century to those of the 19th-century horse-drawn engines, and on to today's modern fire and rescue vehicles, Americans young and old have thrilled, during many a parade on many a Main Street or Maple Avenue throughout our land, to colorful and exciting displays of power- , ful firefighting equipment. But we have thrilled even more in under- standing and appreciation of firefighters' critical mission and their in- dispensable spirit of courage, service, and sacrifice. May such recogni- tion always inspire us to salute and thank America's firefighters for all they do for each of us. The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 649, has designated November 12, 1988, as "National Firefighters Day" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 12, 1988, as National Firefighters Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereimto set my hand this tenth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty- eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteentii. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5908 of November 18, 1988 To Amend the Quantitative Limitations on Imports of Certain Cheeses By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Import limitations have been imposed on certain cheeses pursuant to the provisions of Section 22 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933. as amended (7 U.S.C. 624). Section 701 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, P.L. 96-39 (the "Act"), requires that the President by proclamation limit the quantity of cheese of the types specified therein that may enter the United States in any calendar year after 1979 to not more than 111,000 metric tons. ^
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