[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 17, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61365-61366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8760]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 200 / Tuesday, October 17, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8069 of October 12, 2006

                
White Cane Safety Day, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation believes in the promise of all our citizens, 
                and we must work to ensure that the opportunities of 
                America are more accessible to every person. Many 
                Americans who are blind or visually impaired use white 
                canes to enable them to enjoy greater mobility, engage 
                in productive work, and participate fully in all 
                aspects of life. On White Cane Safety Day, we celebrate 
                the many achievements of Americans who are blind or 
                visually impaired, and we recognize the white cane as 
                an important symbol of their determination and 
                independence.

                My Administration remains committed to removing 
                barriers that confront Americans with disabilities. 
                Since we launched the New Freedom Initiative 5 years 
                ago, we have worked to improve access to community 
                life, expand educational opportunities, strengthen 
                training and employment services, and promote the 
                development of technology for people with disabilities. 
                We are building on the progress of the Americans with 
                Disabilities Act and working to make America a place 
                where all citizens have the opportunity to realize 
                their full potential.

                The Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-628) 
                approved on October 6, 1964, as amended, has designated 
                October 15 of each year as ``White Cane Safety Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 
                15, 2006, as White Cane Safety Day. I call upon public 
                officials, business leaders, educators, librarians, and 
                all the people of the United States to join as we work 
                to ensure that the benefits and privileges of life in 
                our great Nation are available to Americans who are 
                blind or visually impaired, and to observe this day 
                with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twelfth day of October, 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. 
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