12 2 STA T .537 1 PROCL A M AT I O N8 3 0 2 — OCT. 3 , 2008 Incel e brati n gG er m an -A merican D a y,w e ho nor generation s o f German Americans who came to o u r shores with d reams of o p portunity and contributed to the greatness of our country .NOW , THER E F ORE, I, GEORGE W. BUS H, P resident of the United States of America, by v irtue of the authority vested in me by the C on- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6 , 20 0 8 , as German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to celebrate the many contributions German Americans have made to our Nation ’ s liberty and prosperity. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- third. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n8302 o fO cto be r3 , 2008 FireP re v e nt i o n W ee k,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation Fire Prevention Wee k is an opportunity to call attention to the impor- tance of fire safety, especially in the home, and to honor our Nation’s firefighters for their heroism. Americans can help reduce home fires by taking simple steps such as regularly inspecting furnaces and fireplaces, keeping space heaters at least 3 feet from flammable materials, and checking the condition of electrical cords. M aking sure that smoke alarms and fire e x tinguishers work can also help minimi z e the impact of home and building fires. I encourage all Americans to remember this year’s theme —‘ ‘It’s Fire Prevention Week
Prevent Home Fires ! ’’—and to check their homes for fire hazards to help prevent disasters. Across our Nation, firefighters put themselves at risk to protect our communities, and their selfless dedication has saved countless lives. America’s Bravest hold a cherished place in our hearts, and we honor those who have paid the ultimate price to protect citizens in harm’s way. The sacrifice of these men and women is an inspiration to all and epitomizes the true meaning of heroism. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 5 through October 1 1, 2008, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, Octo- ber 5, 2008, in accordance with Public Law 10 7– 51, the flag of the United States will be flown at half staff on all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I call on all Americans to participate in this observance through appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic conse q uences. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Inde-
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