[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 40137-40138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14974]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 7572 of June 7, 2002

                
Great Outdoors Week, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Great Outdoors Week, our Nation celebrates the 
                wonderful legacy of our parks, forests, wildlife 
                refuges, recreation areas, and other public lands and 
                waters. Protection of many of these special places 
                started with initiatives begun by President Theodore 
                Roosevelt. He established a commitment to conservation 
                that we continue today. President Roosevelt believed 
                that, ``The nation behaves well if it treats the 
                natural resources as assets which it must turn over to 
                the next generation increased; and not impaired in 
                value.'' As we enjoy the many benefits of our great 
                outdoors, we also must renew our individual and 
                collective dedication to natural resource conservation.

                Across our Nation, federally managed lands comprise 
                nearly one out of every three acres. Thousands of 
                recreation sites nationwide are managed by Federal 
                agencies. These agencies work to make it easier for all 
                people to enjoy our natural resources. ``Recreation 
                One-Stop'' provides information on the Internet to help 
                Americans find and experience the land we love. In 
                addition, through increases in appropriations, fees 
                paid by visitors, and partnerships with non-profits, 
                communities, and businesses, we are addressing and 
                reversing years of neglect.

                Americans have a special appreciation for the great 
                outdoors. Each year, thousands of hard-working 
                volunteers contribute millions of hours to our parks 
                and other sites. They build trails, act as campground 
                hosts, staff visitor centers, serve as interpreters, 
                clean shorelines, and introduce children to safe and 
                healthful outdoor fun. Their efforts enhance the 
                enjoyment of those who visit our parks each year. My 
                call to service through the USA Freedom Corps will help 
                energize volunteerism on these Federal lands. In 
                addition, my Administration's new Cooperative 
                Conservation Initiative will provide millions of 
                dollars to help citizens undertake conservation 
                projects on public lands.

                The events of September 11 have reminded us of our deep 
                and abiding love for our homeland. And our natural, 
                historic, and cultural sites have played an important 
                role since that tragic day, serving as places for many 
                Americans to reflect upon life and renew their hope. 
                During Great Outdoors Week, I encourage all Americans 
                to experience and celebrate our wonderful natural 
                heritage.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 June 9 through June 15, 
                2002, as Great Outdoors Week. I call on all Americans 
                to observe this week with safe and wholesome outdoor 
                recreational activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand two, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 02-14974
Filed 6-11-02; 8:45 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P