National School Lunch Week, 2012

Vol. 77

Wednesday,

No. 201

October 17, 2012

Part III

The President

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Proclamation 8888--National School Lunch Week, 2012

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8888 of October 12, 2012

National School Lunch Week, 2012

By The President Of The United States Of America

A Proclamation

Our children are the key to America's success in the
21st century, and it is incumbent upon us all to ensure
they have the resources they need to reach their
greatest potential--including access to healthy meals
at school. During National School Lunch Week, we
recognize all those whose dedicated work and care make
good nutrition a reality for our sons and daughters.

Our students deserve the best possible chance to live
healthy, productive lives. Since the National School
Lunch Program was founded over six decades ago, schools
have served over 200 billion lunches that have helped
generations of children achieve in the classroom and
grow into our country's next generation of leaders.
This school year, the program will carry that legacy
forward by providing nutritious meals for tens of
millions of students every day. These meals are a vital
source of fruits, vegetables, and other fresh and
nutritious foods for our Nation's young people. Through
efforts like First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move!
initiative, we are continuing to bring together
stakeholders at every level of government, in the
private sector, and throughout our communities to
ensure more children have access to the healthy,
affordable food they need to learn and grow.

Soon after President Harry Truman signed the National
School Lunch Act in 1946, he reminded us that ``nothing
is more important in our national life than the welfare
of our children, and proper nourishment comes first in
attaining this welfare.'' This week, we thank the
countless individuals who make our children's well-
being their highest priority, and celebrate the
National School Lunch Program as a foundation for their
success in the years to come.

The Congress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962
(Public Law 87-780), as amended, has designated the
week beginning on the second Sunday in October each
year as ``National School Lunch Week,'' and has
requested the President to issue a proclamation in
observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
of October 14 through October 20, 2012, as National
School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join
the dedicated individuals who administer the National
School Lunch Program in appropriate activities that
support the health and well-being of our Nation's
children.

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