Proc. 7876 Title 3--The President Week 43 years ago, many deaths and injuries have been prevented through increased public awareness, the use of child-resistant packaging, and a na- tional network of poison control centers. We must build on this progress by taking additional precautions to keep our children safe. All potentially hazardous products, including those encased in child-resistant packaging, should be stored out of the reach of children. Parents can educate them- selves about poisons and receive safety information by visiting the Poison Prevention Week Council website at www.poisonprevention.org. In case of an emergency, families should keep the toll-free number, 1-800-222-1222, on hand in order to reach the nearest Poison Control Center. By properly supervising children, taking preventive measures, and knowing what to do in an emergency, we can help protect our young people from the risks of accidental poisonings. To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take appropriate preventive measures, the Congress, by joint resolution approved September 26, 196% as amended (75 Stat. 68\177), has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation desig- nating the third week of March each year as "National Poison Prevention Week." NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 20 through March 26, 2005, as Na- tional Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities and by learning how to prevent poisonings among children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7876 of March 24, 2005 Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2005 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Well before modern Greece gained her independence, the ancient Athe- nians adopted democratic principles that guided their society. These prin- ciples inspired our Founding Fathers to proclaim the imperative of self- government as they worked to build our great Nation. America's love for liberty has deep roots in the spirit of Greece. On Greek Independence Day, we celebrate our special ties of friendship, history, and shared values with Greece. Our country has welcomed generations of Greek immigrants, and we are grateful for their talents, wisdom, and creativity. We honor the Greek spirit that values family and education, public service and faith. Greek Ameri- cans have made a mark in every field--enhancing our culture, enriching our commerce, and defending our freedom. Their strong record of public 34
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