[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 9, 2004)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 32427-32428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-13242]



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Part III





The President





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Proclamation 7795--Great Outdoors Month, 2004



Presidential Determination No. 2004-32 of June 3, 2004--Continuation of 
Waiver Authority for Turkemenistan



Presidential Determination No. 2004-33 of June 3, 2004--Continuation of 
Waiver Authority for the Republic of Belarus



Presidential Determination No. 2004-34 of June 3, 2004--Continuation of 
Waiver Authority for Vietnam
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                Proclamation 7795 of June 4, 2004

                
Great Outdoors Month, 2004

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                More than 200 years ago, Captains Meriwether Lewis and 
                William Clark embarked upon an expedition to explore 
                uncharted lands and find passage across the Rocky 
                Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. During the Captains' 
                journey, their Corps of Discovery encountered 
                remarkable landscapes, observed wildlife, and traded 
                with American Indians. Two years into his experience, 
                Captain Lewis was inspired by the beauty of a waterfall 
                along the Missouri River that he called in his journal, 
                ``the grandest sight I ever beheld.'' Today, the 
                splendor of the great outdoors continues to inspire our 
                citizens, and a love of outdoor recreation remains a 
                fundamental part of the American character. By 
                observing Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our 
                commitment to appreciating and protecting our natural 
                wealth.

                Outdoor recreation is an ideal way to exercise and 
                enjoy memorable experiences with family and friends, 
                and all across our country are scenic places that 
                sports and nature enthusiasts can explore and help keep 
                beautiful. During Great Outdoors Month and throughout 
                the year, I encourage Americans to go camping, fishing, 
                hunting, hiking, bird watching, boating, or to 
                participate in other outdoor activities that are part 
                of a healthy lifestyle.

                The true strength of our Nation lies in the hearts and 
                souls of our citizens, and I urge all Americans not 
                only to visit our parks and recreation areas, but also 
                to volunteer their time and talents to help maintain 
                the beauty of our environment. Good stewardship of the 
                environment is not just a personal responsibility, it 
                is a public value; and citizens who lend a hand to 
                local parks and public lands are vital to the 
                preservation of our Nation's many special places. 
                Americans can take pride in the remarkable progress we 
                continue to make in conserving our environment and 
                natural resources.

                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 2004 as Great Outdoors 
                Month. I call upon the people of the United States to 
                observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and 
                activities and to participate in safe and enjoyable 
                outdoor recreation.

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

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

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