[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7629]

Proc. 7629

Proclamation 7629 of November 22, 2002

National Farm-City Week, 2002

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

          Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of our Nation's way 
          of life. As wise stewards and innovative entrepreneurs, our 
          dedicated farmers and ranchers improve our well-being by 
          working to ensure a healthy and abundant agricultural supply. 
          To succeed in this important enterprise, our farmers rely on 
          essential partnerships with urban communities to supply, sell, 
          and deliver finished products across the country and around 
          the world. During National Farm-City Week, we recognize the 
          importance of this cooperative network to the success of 
          America's agricultural industry.
          Farming was America's first industry. Today, this industry 
          provides us with many of the necessities of life, such as 
          food, clothing, and,increasingly, fuel for our energy needs. 
          Agriculture employs more than 24 million workers including 
          farmers, shippers, processors, marketers, grocers, truck 
          drivers, inspectors, and others who annually contribute more 
          than $1.3 trillion to our gross domestic product. In the 
          international market, our farmers export more than $50 billion 
          in products that help feed people in countries around the 
          world. As we welcome new opportunities for trade, the hard 
          work and successful cooperation between farmers and city 
          workers will continue to play a vital role in our Nation's 
          success and will continue to be a critical resource for 
          countless people here at home and around the globe.
          My Administration remains committed to helping the millions of 
          Americans who work in the agricultural industry. Earlier this 
          year, I signed the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 
          2002 to support these important workers and to strengthen the 
          farm economy. This Act will help our farmers and ranchers by 
          providing financial assistance that encourages sound 
          conservation and environmental practices, and promotes open 
          trade. And to expand opportunities for our farmers to compete 
          in the inter national marketplace and encourage further 
          economic growth, my Administration is committed to opening 
          international markets and reducing tariffs and other barriers 
          to food distribution throughout the world.
          Farm-city collaborations help maintain and improve our 
          Nation's food supply and contribute to a better quality of 
          life for countless citizens. With this Farm-City Week 
          observance, we commend the many Americans whose hard work and 
          ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help ensure a 
          prosperous future for all.

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          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 November 22 through November 28, 2002, as National 
          Farm-City Week. I call upon all Americans, in rural and urban 
          communities, to join in recognizing the accomplishments of all 
          those who work together to produce and promote America's 
          agricultural abundance. I also encourage citizens to 
          strengthen our understanding of the American farm-city 
          partnership by participating in appropriate community events 
          and celebrations.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-
          second day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand 
          two, and of the Independence of the United States of America 
          the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

GEORGE W. BUSH