PROCLAMATION 6324—AUG. 20, 1991 105 STAT. 2669 Rice is an important agricultural commodity not only in terms of its economic value but also in terms of its nutritional value. An excellent soiu'ce of complex carbohydrates, rice can be a healthy part of a wellbalanced diet. It contains only a trace of fat and is cholesterol- and sodium-free. Consumers can enjoy various types of rice, from brown rice to the more traditional white rice, which is utilized in gourmet recipes as it is in simple meals. Wild rice, a native grain of North America, is being increasingly enjoyed by American consumers. Rice may also be processed in various forms: as bran or flour in baked goods, or as an ingredient in cereals and healthful snacks. Rice is also an important component in the domestic brewing of beer. To promote greater awareness of the versatility and the value of rice, and to celebrate America's status as a major exporter of rice for both commercial and hmnanitarian purposes, the Congress, by Public Law 101-492, has designated the month of September 1991 as "National Rice Month" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 1991 as National Rice Month. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of August, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety- one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and sixteenth. GEORGE BUSH Proclamation 6324 of August 20, 1991 National Awareness Month for Children With Cancer, 1991 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation's fight against cancer has advanced on many fronts, from education and prevention to diagnosis and treatment. This month, we celebrate the remarkable progress that has been made in saving children with cancer. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that, thanks to important scientific breakthroughs, the mortality rate for childhood cancer has dropped by more than 50 percent since 1950. This dramatic decline has been made possible by improved diagnostic and prognostic techniques, by advances in technology, and by advances in the treatment of serious forms of cancer such as leukemia and Wilm's tumor. For example, long-term research has enabled physicians to predict with greater success which patients are most likely to suffer a relapse— thereby helping the health care team to plan the optimal course of therapy.
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