12 2 STA T .5386PROCL A M AT I O N 832 0— NO V .1 9, 2008 Protec t i o nAg enc y, t h ro u gh it sR esource C onser va tion Cha l lenge, is en - couraging co m munities to increase recycling collection .T hrough the Plug- I n To eCycling Cam p aign, w e are wor k ing to make it easier f or Americans to d onate or safely recycle old electronics, including T V s, computers, and cell phones. B y recycling we can strengthen local economies, reduce greenhouse gases, conserve natural resources, and save landfill space. U sing our resources wisely, we can make our com- munities more liva b le and our world a cleaner place for our children and grandchildren. O n this day, we remember our opportunity to preserve the great Amer- ican landscape through recycling. By continuing to work together, we can maintain and en j oy the beauty of our land for generations to come. N O W ,T HE RE F ORE, I, G EORGE W. BU S H, 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 November 15 , 20 0 8 , as America Recycles D ay. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activi- ties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of November, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n8320 o fN o ve m b er 19, 2008 Nation a lF a rm-C it yWe e 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 Farmers and ranchers display the values of hard work and good stew- ardship, and National Farm-City Week is an opportunity to recogni z e these individuals and their urban partners for contributing to our Na- tion ’ s well-being. Farming, America’s first industry, helps feed and clothe our citizens and increasingly provides more of our energy. The agricultural sector also employs more than a million people across our Nation. Farming has been a cornerstone of our country since its founding and continues to be a vital part of our economy. Our farmers and ranchers provide a safe, healthy, and abundant food supply, yet they could not succeed in doing so without essential part- nerships with urban communities to supply, sell, and deliver finished products across our country and around the world. These cooperative efforts help to create a prosperous future for our citizens and people everywhere. Since 2001, my Administration has been committed to strengthening our agricultural sector, and we have worked to create an environment that will stimulate growth by opening new markets, encouraging free and fair trade, and keeping ta x es low. As we celebrate this week, we recognize the vital work of farmers and ranchers, and we pay tribute
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