12 2 STA T .534 2 PROCL A M AT I O N8 282 — A UG .2 6, 2 0 08 INW I T N ES SW H E R E OF, I have he r e untos et my han d th i st w enty - si x thdayo fA u g ust, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Inde p enden c eofthe U nited States of America the two hundred and thirty-third .G EORGE W. B USH Proclam a ti o n82 82o fAug u s t2 6, 2 0 08 Nation a lPrep are d ne s s M ont h,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation D uring Nationa lP reparedness M onth, we underscore the important re- sponsi b ility Americans have to be ready for emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities. The Department of Homeland Security ’ s R eady campaign highlights preparedness steps, including having an emergency supply k it, making a family emergency plan, and becoming informed about different types of emergencies. After preparing themselves and their families, Ameri- cans can take the next step and get involved in helping to prepare their communities for all types of emergencies. For more information, citi- z ens may visit www.ready.gov and citizencorps.gov. During National Preparedness Month, we also honor our Nation’s po- lice officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel for their hard work and commitment to protecting others. As first responders, they have demonstrated the true meaning of heroism by taking great risks to safe- guard our communities, and all Americans are grateful for their efforts. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 20 0 8 as National Preparedness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to recognize the importance of preparing for potential emergencies and to observe this month by participating in appropriate events, activities, and preparedness programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- sixth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH
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