[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 103 (Wednesday, May 30, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30237-30238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2716]



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The President





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Proclamation 8149--Great Outdoors Month, 2007
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                Proclamation 8149 of May 25, 2007

                
Great Outdoors Month, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate the rich 
                blessings of our Nation's natural beauty, and we renew 
                our commitment to protecting our environment so that we 
                can leave our children and grandchildren a healthy and 
                flourishing land. This month is also an opportunity to 
                pay tribute to those whose hard work and dedication 
                keep our country's open spaces beautiful and accessible 
                to our citizens.

                Through recreational activities such as fishing, 
                skiing, biking, and nature watching, we can teach our 
                young people about the wonders of our Nation's 
                landscapes. Experiencing our Nation's natural splendor 
                contributes to healthier lives for our citizens and a 
                deeper appreciation for the great outdoors.

                My Administration is working to protect and conserve 
                our natural wonders for future generations. To keep our 
                National Park System vibrant, we requested the highest 
                increase ever in park operations funding in the FY 2008 
                Budget and launched the National Parks Centennial 
                Initiative. We are also promoting responsible 
                stewardship and conservation of our air, water, and 
                land. Harmful air pollutants are down more than 10 
                percent since 2001, but there is more work to be done. 
                Through the ``Twenty in Ten'' plan, my Administration 
                aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions from motor 
                vehicles and reduce America's dependence on oil by 
                cutting our gasoline usage by 20 percent over the next 
                10 years.

                In addition, we have restored, improved, or protected 
                millions of acres of wetlands and enhanced our parks 
                and wildlife refuges. We are also encouraging 
                cooperative conservation, innovation, and new 
                technologies to help ensure America's outdoors remain 
                places where families and friends can learn, exercise, 
                and create meaningful memories.

                Countless citizens volunteer their time and talents to 
                protect America's natural resources. By working 
                together with the private and non-profit sectors and 
                the general public, we can help preserve our local 
                parks, lakes, rivers, and working lands. I am grateful 
                for the efforts of all those who work to conserve our 
                Nation's natural wonders, and I encourage citizens to 
                visit takepride.gov to learn about more opportunities 
                to help keep our environment healthy and safe.

                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 2007 as Great Outdoors 
                Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month 
                with appropriate programs and activities and to take 
                time to experience and enjoy the outdoors.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-2716
Filed 5-29-07; 11:05 am]
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