[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 102 (Friday, May 26, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30557-30558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4949]



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The President





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Proclamation 8023--Great Outdoors Month, 2006
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                Proclamation 8023 of May 23, 2006

                
Great Outdoors Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Great Outdoors Month is an opportunity to celebrate and 
                experience America's natural splendor and renew our 
                commitment to conserve our air, water, and land. During 
                this month, we also honor the dedicated men and women 
                who volunteer to help protect our natural resources.

                Americans live amid many wonders of nature. Our 
                Nation's varied landscapes include sandy beaches, 
                expansive forests, emerald waters, and towering 
                mountains. Through biking, swimming, skiing, hiking, 
                and many other activities, Americans are enjoying our 
                country's magnificent scenery and the healthy benefits 
                of outdoor recreation.

                To ensure that our natural heritage remains a source of 
                pride for all our citizens, my Administration is 
                committed to conserving America's public lands and 
                natural resources and pursuing environmentally 
                responsible initiatives. We are working to accelerate 
                research into cleaner sources of energy, protect our 
                water sources, and encourage the use of hybrid cars. We 
                have put in place a series of clean air regulations 
                that will help us to meet air quality standards. 
                Through efforts like these, we will continue our 
                Nation's economic growth and protect the environment.

                Our citizens play an important role in protecting our 
                natural spaces. Throughout our country, Americans are 
                volunteering in their communities for environmental 
                education programs, local parks, nature conservancies, 
                and other stewardship opportunities. These devoted 
                individuals are working to maintain park trails, 
                restore wildlife habitats, plant trees, and clear 
                overgrowth. I appreciate these volunteers for their 
                efforts to keep America beautiful, and I encourage all 
                Americans to demonstrate good stewardship and an 
                appreciation for the outdoors. Individuals interested 
                in volunteering can visit the Department of the 
                Interior's Take Pride in America website at 
                takepride.gov.

                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 2006 as Great Outdoors 
                Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month 
                with appropriate programs and activities and to spend 
                time enjoying the outdoors.

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

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[FR Doc. 06-4949
Filed 5-25-06; 8:45 am]
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