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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, October 21, 2002 Volume 38—Number 42 Pages 1751–1811 Contents Addresses and Remarks Communications to Federal Agencies— See also Bill Signings; Meetings With Foreign Continued Leaders Notification to the Congress of Trade Florida, Read-Pattillo Elementary School in Negotiation, memorandum—1783 New Smyrna Beach—1790 Interviews With the News Media Georgia, gubernatorial candidate Sonny Exchanges with reporters Perdue and senatorial candidate Saxby Oval Office—1779 Chambliss in Atlanta—1785 South Lawn—1754 Indonesia, terrorist attack—1754 Joint Statements Michigan United States of America and Israel—1782 Community in Waterford—1758 Meetings With Foreign Leaders Departure for Waterford—1754 Dinner for congressional candidate Israel, Prime Minister Sharon—1779 Thaddeus McCotter in Dearborn—1766 Notices Minnesota, Rochester Community and Continuation of the National Emergency With Technical College in Rochester—1803 Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Missouri, Southwestern Missouri State Centered in Colombia—1783 University in Springfield—1797 Proclamations Radio address—1753 National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week— U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce—1795 1751 White House Conference on Minority National School Lunch Week—1751 Homeownership—1772 White Cane Safety Day—1752 Bill Signings Year of Clean Water—1796 Authorization for Use of Military Force Statements by the President Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 See also Bill Signings Remarks—1777 Congressional action Statement—1779 Defense appropriations legislation—1782 Election reform legislation—1782 Communications to Congress Indonesia, terrorist attack—1754 Colombia, national emergency with respect to Northern Ireland—1765 significant narcotics traffickers Supplementary Materials Message on continuation—1784 Acts approved by the President—1811 Message transmitting report—1785 Checklist of White House press releases— Communications to Federal Agencies 1811 FY 2003 Refugee Admissions Numbers and Digest of other White House Authorizations of In-Country Refugee announcements—1809 Status, memorandum—1782 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1810 Editor’s Note: The President was at Camp David, MD, on October 18, the closing date of this issue. 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Week Ending Friday, October 18, 2002 Proclamation 7608—National Cystic prove the quality of life of those stricken with Fibrosis Awareness Week, 2002 this grave disease. Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, October 11, 2002 President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by By the President of the United States the Constitution and laws of the United of America States, do hereby proclaim October 13 through October 19, 2002, as National Cystic A Proclamation Fibrosis Awareness Week. I call upon all Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common Americans to observe this week with appro- fatal genetic diseases in the United States. priate programs, ceremonies, and activities. During this week, we renew our commitment In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set to fighting this deadly disease that affects an my hand this eleventh day of October, in the estimated 30,000 American men, women, year of our Lord two thousand two, and of and children. the Independence of the United States of Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that can America the two hundred and twenty-sev- be passed on directly from parents to chil- enth. dren. Millions of Americans are unknowing, George W. Bush symptom-free carriers of the defective gene that can cause this disease. When both par- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, ents are carriers of the abnormal gene, their 8:45 a.m., October 16, 2002] children have a 1 in 4 chance of being born NOTE: This proclamation was published in the with the disorder. Individuals who suffer Federal Register on October 17. This item was from cystic fibrosis experience frequent lung not received in time for publication in the appro- infections and digestive problems caused by priate issue. cell disorders in the lining of the lungs, small intestines, sweat glands, and pancreas. Though there is as yet no known cure for Proclamation 7609—National School cystic fibrosis, scientists and researchers have Lunch Week, 2002 made great progress in understanding and October 11, 2002 treating this disease. Thanks to these efforts, the average life expectancy for people with By the President of the United States cystic fibrosis has increased significantly in of America recent decades, and it is now approximately 30 years. In addition, advances in antibiotic A Proclamation therapy and the management of lung and di- The future success of our Nation depends gestive problems have improved the quality on our children’s healthy development. Since of life for these individuals. 1946, the National School Lunch Program Recent genetic research may also accel- (NSLP) has made important contributions to erate the discovery of a cure. To help ad- the well-being of our school children. As part vance the work to end cystic fibrosis, my Ad- of the NSLP, more than 96,000 schools and ministration is dedicated to increasing Fed- residential childcare institutions serve more eral funding for medical research at the Na- than 27 million children each day. In addition tional Institutes of Health. Until cystic fibro- to providing young people with nutritious sis is eliminated, we are hopeful that our re- meals, this program supports the academic search efforts will continue to extend and im- mission of our schools and helps to ensure 1751 1752 Oct. 11 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 that all our Nation’s children reach their full as amended, has designated the week begin- potential. ning on the second Sunday in October of To avoid the formation of poor eating hab- each year as ‘‘National School Lunch Week’’ its, which are generally established during and has requested the President to issue a childhood, we must encourage positive proclamation in observance of this week. choices that fulfill dietary recommendations. Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, It is critical that our children eat sufficient President of the United States of America, amounts of fruits and vegetables, reduce fat do hereby proclaim October 13 through Oc- in their diets, and consume essential nutri- tober 19, 2002, as National School Lunch ents in an overall diet with appropriate cal- Week. I call upon all Americans to join the ories. By making modest improvements to dedicated individuals who administer the Na- their diets and increasing physical activities, tional School Lunch Program at the State children can dramatically improve their over- and local levels in appropriate activities and all health. celebrations that promote all programs that To help meet this goal, the Department support the health and well-being of our Na- of Agriculture launched the School Meals tion’s children. Initiative for Healthy Children. This plan In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set empowers schools to serve ‘‘kid-friendly’’ my hand this eleventh day of October, in the meals that meet the recommendations de- year of our Lord two thousand two, and of fined in the Dietary Guidelines for Ameri- the Independence of the United States of cans and the Food Guide Pyramid. Through America the two hundred and twenty-sev- Team Nutrition, a comprehensive, behavior- enth. based plan, the USDA assists schools by sup- George W. Bush porting food service personnel with impor- tant training. New recipes are now created [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, by teams of dietitians and chefs, and then 8:45 a.m., October 16, 2002] taste-tested by children. As a result, more children are enjoying lunches that are lower NOTE: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on October 17. This item was in fat, saturated fat, and sodium. not received in time for publication in the appro- To motivate children to make sound priate issue. choices, Team Nutrition also educates them about the benefits of healthy eating. State and local governments are supplementing Proclamation 7610—White Cane these programs through innovative partner- Safety