123STA T . 3 690PROCL A M AT I O N84 12 — S E PT. 4 , 2009 ThisLaborD a y, as we ho n oro u r wor k ers, an d we renew our c o m mi t- ment to u p ho l d the A merican Dream and the f oundin g promise of our N ation
in America, we can make of our li v es what we will, and all things are possible for all people . N OW ,T HER E F ORE, I , B ARA CK OBA M A, P resident of the U nited S tates of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 7 , 20 0 9 , as Labor Day. I call upon public officials and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that acknowledge the tremendous contribu- tions of working Americans and their families. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. BARACK OBAMA Proclam a ti o n8412 o fSep tem b er4 , 2 0 0 9Nation a lPrep are d ne s s M ont h,20 0 9BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation Preparedness is an essential element of a resilient and secure Nation. My Administration has made preparedness a top priority, and we are working every day to ensure our country stands ready to respond to any disaster or emergency — from wildfires and hurricanes, to terrorist attacks and pandemic disease. Our goal is to ensure a more resilient Nation—one in which individuals, communities, and our economy can adapt to changing conditions as well as withstand and rapidly recover from disruption due to emergencies. During National Preparedness Month, we underscore the responsibility of individuals, families, and communities—including the private and nonprofit sectors—to do their part before an emergency. I urge all Americans to take time to prepare an emergency supply kit and a fam- ily emergency plan, and to educate themselves about potential disas- ters. I also ask Americans to work within their own communities to co- ordinate emergency preparedness efforts. All Americans share this re- sponsibility, and we must all work together to safeguard the Nation from harm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) supports and promotes citi z en education and grassroots preparedness efforts. FEMA ’ s Ready Campaign provides simple and practical steps that all Americans can take to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors. Additionally, the Citizen Corps educates, trains, and coordi- nates volunteer activities that help make our communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. I encourage all Americans to learn more at www.ready.gov and www.citizencorps.gov. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con-
