[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 194 (Thursday, October 7, 2004)]
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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 7824--Fire Prevention Week, 2004



Proclamation 7825--Child Health Day, 2004



Proclamation 7826--To Implement the 2004 United States-Israel Agreement 
on Trade in Agricultural Products


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The President

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                Proclamation 7824 of October 4, 2004

                
Fire Prevention Week, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity for all 
                Americans to learn more about how to avoid fires, as 
                well as how to best respond in case of such an 
                emergency. By making fire safety a priority, we can 
                help limit the devastating effects of fires and enhance 
                the safety of our citizens.

                A large majority of fire deaths in the United States 
                occur in the home. This year's theme, ``It's Fire 
                Prevention Week: Test Your Smoke Alarms,'' reflects the 
                importance of installing and maintaining working smoke 
                alarms on every floor of the home. As vital early 
                warning systems, smoke alarms reduce the chances of a 
                fire becoming fatal by approximately 50 percent. 
                Americans can also take steps to reduce the chance of a 
                fire ever starting. These include using electrical 
                devices safely, avoiding overloading circuits, and 
                carefully operating stoves, fireplaces, and space 
                heaters. We should also supervise our children and 
                educate them about the dangers of lighters and matches, 
                exercise care in the storing of firewood and other 
                flammable materials, and obey local burning laws. More 
                information about these and other measures is available 
                from the National Fire Protection Association and the 
                Department of Homeland Security's United States Fire 
                Administration.

                Firefighters are among our greatest heroes, and they 
                risk their lives each day to protect our citizens and 
                our homeland. All Americans owe them a debt of 
                gratitude for their courage and dedication. By working 
                to prevent disasters and by being prepared, we support 
                firefighters as they serve communities across our 
                Nation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim October 3 through October 9, 
                2004, as Fire Prevention Week. I call upon the people 
                of the United States to observe this week with 
                appropriate activities and to undertake efforts to 
                prevent fires and their tragic consequences.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand four, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.

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