[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 32801-32802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-5231]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8027 of June 2, 2006

                
National Oceans Week, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During National Oceans Week, we recognize the 
                importance of the oceans to our national heritage, 
                economy, and security and reaffirm our commitment to 
                protecting them through wise stewardship and sensible 
                management.

                The magnificent beauty of the oceans is a blessing to 
                our country and the world. The oceans also sustain an 
                abundance of natural and historical treasures, enable 
                the transportation of vital goods, and provide food and 
                recreation for millions of people. My Administration is 
                working with State, tribal, and local governments, the 
                private sector, and international partners to foster 
                more effective conservation of our oceans, coasts, and 
                Great Lakes resources and to advance the environmental, 
                economic, and security interests of our Nation.

                On December 17, 2004, I established the Committee on 
                Ocean Policy to implement the United States Ocean 
                Action Plan. Through this plan, we are building an 
                integrated ocean observing system, promoting ocean 
                education, embarking on deep oceans research, 
                supporting our maritime transportation system, and 
                enhancing our international leadership role in ocean 
                science and policy. We are also advancing legislation 
                to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
                Administration, establish a system of sustainable 
                aquaculture, and maintain protections for marine 
                mammals. To fulfill my commitment to end overfishing, 
                we are working with the Congress to build an improved, 
                market-based system to better manage our fisheries and 
                keep our commercial and recreational fishing industries 
                strong.

                I appreciate all those who are dedicated to making the 
                oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes cleaner, healthier, and 
                more productive. By working together, all Americans can 
                help sustain the oceans for generations to come.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 4 
                through June 10, 2006, as National Oceans Week. I call 
                upon the people of the United States to learn more 
                about the vital role the oceans play in the life of our 
                country and how we can conserve their many natural 
                treasures. I encourage all our citizens to observe this 
                week with appropriate programs and activities.

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

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 06-5231
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