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Proclamations Proc. 7610 dren. As a result, more children are enjoying lunches that are lower in fat, saturated fat, and sodium. To motivate children to make sound choices, Team Nutrition also educates them about the benefits of healthy eating. State and local governments are supplementing these programs through innovative partnerships with edu- cators, school administrators, community organizations, the food industry, and others. Through these cooperative efforts we are addressing solutions to health problems, such as the increasing incidence of childhood obesity, and we are enhancing access to nutrition programs for needy children. During National School Lunch Week, we recognize the hard work and dedication of the thousands of food service professionals who plan and prepare meals, and provide vital nutritional education to our young people. In recognition of the contributions of the National School Lunch Program to the health, education, and well-being of our Nation's children, the Con- gress, by ioint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-780), as amended, has designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in Oc- tober of each year as "National School Lunch Week" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 13 through October 19, 2002, as National School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to ioin the dedi- cated individuals who administer the National School Lunch Program at the State and local levels in appropriate activities and celebrations that pro- mote all programs that support the health and well-being of our Nation's children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7610 of October 11, 2002 White Cane Safety Day, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The white cane is a powerful symbol of independence and opportunity for visually impaired persons. It is also an essential tool for increasing mobility and productivity for those who are blind as well as those who suffer from severe visual impairment. On White Cane Safety Day, our Nation renews its dedication to eliminating barriers for every disabled American, espe- cially the blind and visually impaired. My Administration seeks to ensure that all Americans enjoy full access to employment, education, and all the blessings of freedom. Through my "New Freedom Initiative," we are working to provide people with disabil- ities more employment opportunities and increased access to new tech- nologies for independent living. My 2003 budget for this initiative proposes 151

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