Fire Prevention Week, 2005

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Part VII

The President

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Proclamation 7941--Fire Prevention Week, 2005

Proclamation 7942--National School Lunch Week, 2005

Proclamation 7943--Leif Erikson Day, 2005

Proclamation 7944--Columbus Day, 2005

Proclamation 7945--General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2005

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 7941 of October 7, 2005

Fire Prevention Week, 2005

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Each year, fires kill or injure thousands of Americans
and destroy or damage billions of dollars worth of
property. Many of these fires might have been prevented
by taking appropriate precautions and following safety
guidelines. During Fire Prevention Week, we highlight
the need to prevent and prepare for fires, and we raise
awareness of fire safety. We also honor our Nation's
brave firefighters.

Each year, the National Fire Protection Association and
the Department of Homeland Security's United States
Fire Administration raise awareness during Fire
Prevention Week. This year's theme is ``Use Candles
with Care.'' Although the number of home fires has
declined in recent years, the number of fires caused by
candles has risen dramatically. Fortunately, the risk
of candle fires can be lessened by following a few
basic guidelines, including never leaving candles
unattended, keeping them away from flammable items, and
always keeping them out of reach of children.

While many fires can be prevented by following
precautions, families should still be prepared for the
possibility of a fire by having working smoke alarms on
every level of their homes. Families should also have a
fire escape plan in place to help get everyone out of
the home safely in case of an emergency.

When fires occur, Americans depend on our courageous
firefighters to be first on the scene and to save
lives. Each year, more than 100 of our country's
firefighters die in the line of duty. Americans are
grateful for the brave men and women who put themselves
in harm's way to rescue and protect their fellow
citizens. During Fire Prevention Week, we recognize
these heroes and honor their sacrifice.

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 9 through October
15, 2005, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October
9, 2005, in accordance with Public Law 107-51, 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 invite the
people of the United States to participate in this
observance by flying our Nation's flag over their homes
at half-staff on this day, to mark this week with
appropriate programs and activities, and to renew
efforts throughout the year to prevent fires and their
tragic consequences.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand five, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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