NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2010, as White Cane Safety Day.
WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation--White Cane Safety Day
On White Cane Safety Day, our Nation celebrates the immeasurable contributions the Americans who use canes have made as valued members of our diverse country.
WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation--White Cane Safety Day
The event saw a surprise appearance from Prince, who appeared sporting black sunglasses and a white cane to present the record of the year award to Gotye.
The white cane, in addition to being a practical mobility tool, serves as a symbol of dignity, freedom, and independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation--White Cane Safety Day
By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as amended), the Congress designated October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day to recognize the contributions of Americans who are blind or have low vision.
WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Proclamation--White Cane Safety Day
The clip on the cap is shaped as an 18k white gold cane, and the bottom of the barrel, has the shape of the baggy pants worn by the character.
She wore dark glasses and tapped her way down the sidewalk with her cane, a thick white bulb on the end of it.
Chambers laughed off an incident on the opening night when he dropped his cane during the big dance number Top Hat, White Tie and Tails.
Ms Landrieu said this policy (which the White House denied approving) would hurt Louisiana's sugar-cane farmers, and promised to fight it.
When I am home and not paying, my three favorite rums to date have been Oronoco, from Brazil and Ten Cane from Trinidad, both rarities among good rums in that they are closer to white than dark, along with Ron Zacapa from Guatemala.
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