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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, September 23, 2002 Volume 38—Number 38 Pages 1543–1592 Contents Addresses and Remarks Communications to Congress See also Meetings With Foreign Leaders Budget amendments, letter transmitting— Cancer screenings, preventive—1574 1561 Congressional leaders, meeting—1572 Cuba, message transmitting report on Homeland security employees, remarks following visit—1580 telecommunications payments—1572 Iowa Deployment of forces in response to the Employees of Sears Manufacturing Co. in terrorist attacks of September 11, letter— Davenport—1549 1588 Luncheon for Representative Jim Nussle in Terrorism, national emergency with respect to Davenport—1554 persons who commit, threaten to commit, Radio address—1545 Republican Governors Association fall or support reception—1583 Message on continuation—1582 Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, meeting— Message transmitting report—1583 1579 Teaching American History and Civic Communications to Federal Agencies Education Initiatives—1561 Tennessee Classified Information Concerning the Air East Literature Magnet School in Force’s Operating Location Near Groom Nashville—1568 Lake, Nevada, memorandum—1572 Luncheon for senatorial candidate Lamar Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Alexander in Nashville—1563 Authorities Under the Trading With the Bill Signings Enemy Act, memorandum—1549 John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization FY 2003 Refugee Admissions Consultations, Act of 2002—1576 memorandum—1578 (Continued on the inside of the back cover.) Editor’s Note: The President was at Camp David, MD, on September 20, the closing date of this issue. Releases and announcements issued by the Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in this issue will be printed next week. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF regulations prescribed by the Administrative Committee of the Federal Register, approved by the President (37 FR 23607; 1 CFR Part 10). PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS Distribution is made only by the Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Published every Monday by the Office of the Federal Reg- The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents will be ister, National Archives and Records Administration, Washing- furnished by mail to domestic subscribers for $80.00 per year ton, DC 20408, the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Docu- ($137.00 for mailing first class) and to foreign subscribers for ments contains statements, messages, and other Presidential $93.75 per year, payable to the Superintendent of Documents, materials released by the White House during the preceding Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. The week. charge for a single copy is $3.00 ($3.75 for foreign mailing). The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents is pub- There are no restrictions on the republication of material lished pursuant to the authority contained in the Federal Reg- appearing in the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Docu- ister Act (49 Stat. 500, as amended; 44 U.S.C. Ch. 15), under ments. Contents—Continued Executive Orders Proclamations Environmental Stewardship and Citizenship Day and Constitution Week— Transportation Infrastructure Project 1560 Reviews—1577 National Farm Safety and Health Week— Interviews With the News Media 1544 National Hispanic Heritage Month—1543 Exchanges with reporters Camp David, MD—1547 National Historically Black Colleges and Nebraska Avenue Homeland Security Universities Week—1545 Complex—1580 National POW/MIA Recognition Day—1581 Oval Office—1572, 1579 Letters and Messages Statements by the President Yom Kippur, 5763, message—1559 See Bill Signings Meetings With Foreign Leaders Supplementary Materials Czech Republic, President Havel—1573 Acts approved by the President—1592 Italy, Prime Minister Berlusconi—1547 Checklist of White House press releases— Notices 1592 Continuation of the National Emergency With Digest of other White House Respect to Persons Who Commit, Threaten announcements—1590 To Commit, or Support Terrorism—1582 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1591 Week Ending Friday, September 20, 2002 Proclamation 7591—National ago, Hispanic actresses Myrtle Gonzalez and Hispanic Heritage Month, 2002 Beatriz Michelena were popular stars in si- September 13, 2002 lent films. Many others followed as the indus- try expanded in the 20th Century, including By the President of the United States Rita Hayworth, Fernando Lamas, and An- of America thony Quinn. In 1959, Dr. Severo Ochoa was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physi- A Proclamation ology or Medicine for the discovery of RNA America’s cultural diversity has always (ribonucleic acid), one of the chemical build- been a great strength of our Nation. The His- ing blocks of life. In the world of sports, ath- panic-American community has a long and letes such as Roberto Clemente earned the important history of commitment to our Na- admiration of countless Americans for his tion’s core values, and the contributions of athletic skill and commitment to humani- this community have helped make our coun- tarian efforts. try great. During National Hispanic Heritage We also remember those Hispanics who Month, we celebrate the many achievements established the vibrant and diverse American of Hispanic Americans and recognize their cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa contributions to our country. Fe, San Antonio, and many others. We re- In 1968, the Congress authorized Presi- member those who were instrumental in ex- dent Lyndon Johnson to proclaim National ploring and mapping our great hemisphere Hispanic Heritage Week, and this observ- and we honor those proud Hispanic-Amer- ance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long ican patriots who fought and died for our celebration to honor our Nation’s Hispanic country in every war and conflict since our heritage. During this month, America cele- founding. During National Hispanic Herit- brates the traditions, ancestry, and unique age Month, I join with all Americans in cele- experiences of those who trace their roots brating this rich and diverse culture and en- to Spain, Mexico, the countries of Central courage all citizens to recognize the impor- and South America, and the Caribbean. tant role of Hispanics in creating and build- Throughout our history, Hispanic Ameri- ing this great Nation. cans have enriched the American way of life, To honor the achievements of Hispanic and we recognize the millions of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by Public Law Americans whose love of family, hard work, 100–402, has authorized and requested the and community have helped unite us as a President to issue annually a proclamation people and sustain us as a Nation. As entre- designating September 15 through October preneurs and public servants, scholars and 15, as ‘‘National Hispanic Heritage Month.’’ artists, Hispanic Americans have provided Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, wisdom, energy, and leadership to our com- President of the United States of America, munities, and to our country. During the do hereby proclaim September 15 through Civil War, David Glasgow Farragut, son of October 15, 2002, as National Hispanic Her- Revolutionary War hero Jorge Farragut of itage Month. I call upon public officials, edu- Spain, won fame as a Union hero by blocking cators, librarians, and all the people of the Southern ports. The Congress rewarded his United States to observe this month with ap- valor by naming him the Navy’s first four- propriate ceremonies, activities, and pro- star Admiral. Today, a statue honoring his grams. many accomplishments stands in Farragut In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set Square, Washington, D.C. Nearly a century my hand this thirteenth day of September, 1543 1544 Sept. 14 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2002 in the year of our Lord two thousand two, ucts, excessive dust, gas, and unduly loud and of the Independence of the United noise in the work environment. States of America the two hundred and twen- To ensure our farmers’ continued health, ty-seventh. we must increase public awareness of avail- George W. Bush able safety precautions. Simple, economical tools and procedures can help prevent acci- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, dents on farms. With proper installation and 8:45 a.m., September 18, 2002] care, lighting and marking devices reduce the risk of highway collisions between farm NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- equipment and vehicles. By clearly labeling fice of the Press Secretary on September 14, and it was published in the Federal Register on Sep- farm chemicals and storing them in locked tember 19. containers, we can help avoid poisonings and injuries. America’s farmers make invaluable con- Proclamation 7592—National Farm tributions to our country, and my Administra- Safety and Health Week, 2002 tion is committed to preserving the farm way September 13, 2002 of life for future generations. In May, I was pleased to sign the Farm Security and Rural By the President of the United States Investment Act of 2002. This generous new of America law will strengthen American agriculture and support our farmers through difficult times, A Proclamation without encouraging overproduction and de- American farm and ranch families embody pressing prices. I also intend to aggressively our Nation’s values of hard work, love of the use my trade promotion authority to open land, and love of country. Farming not only markets to American farmers. By promoting feeds our country but increasingly provides farm safety, we strengthen our

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