[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 14, 1995)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 13887-13888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-6477]




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Part X





The President





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Proclamation 6775--National Park Week
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                Proclamation 6775 of March 10, 1995

                
National Park Week, 1995

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Each National Park is a classroom without walls, a 
                living laboratory for learning about natural 
                environments, important historical events, and valuable 
                cultural resources that make up our national heritage. 
                To preserve this heritage, the National Park Service 
                works with students and teachers to create exciting 
                learning environments in which to activate a child's 
                interest.

                Within each park lies a compelling story--a powerful 
                reminder of our Nation's origins and destiny. Geology, 
                political science, marine ecology, the Civil War, 
                language, art, music, maritime history, geography, 
                wildlife, the American Revolution, technology--all come 
                to life in our National Park System. Today, the men and 
                women of the National Park Service are reaching out to 
                the next generation of caretakers, instilling in our 
                children a respect for the land, an understanding of 
                our common American heritage, and an appreciation of 
                parks as places of inspiration.

                Through innovative educational programs, the National 
                Park Service is actively building a new constituency of 
                park supporters who will carry with them the most 
                valued lessons of our country. ``Junior Ranger'' 
                programs throughout the United States help children 
                understand the wonders of the national parks and the 
                importance of preserving them for years to come. 
                ``Parks As Classrooms'' links parks with local schools 
                and communities, reaching out to new audiences with 
                hands-on activities. Residential camping programs open 
                up new worlds of exploration and self-discovery for 
                today's young people, in both inner cities and rural 
                areas. Seminars for teachers assist in encouraging and 
                improving the connections of young people to park 
                areas.

                National Park Week, 1995, is a time to celebrate the 
                rich educational tradition of our parks. I encourage 
                all Americans to join me in observing National Park 
                Week as the beginning of a lifetime of learning, 
                appreciating, and acting on behalf of our national 
                treasures. I call on all Americans to learn more about 
                our National Park System and to observe this week with 
                appropriate ceremonies and programs.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim the week of May 22 through 
                May 28, 1995, as ``National Park Week.'' 
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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                tenth day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen 
                hundred and ninety-five, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and 
                nineteenth.

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[FR Doc. 95-6477
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