[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 20887-20888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9413]



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The President





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Proclamation 8498--National Park Week, 2010



Proclamation 8499--National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2010



Proclamation 8500--National Volunteer Week, 2010



Proclamation 8501--National Day of Service and Remembrance for Victims 
and Survivors of Terrorism, 2010
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                Proclamation 8498 of April 16, 2010

                
National Park Week, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                As a Nation, we have a responsibility to protect 
                America's natural resources and noteworthy landmarks. 
                During National Park Week, we celebrate the diversity, 
                beauty, and history found in our National Park System.

                For nearly 100 years, the American people have 
                entrusted the National Park Service (NPS) to care for 
                the places that fuel our spirit and define our 
                character. By safeguarding our Nation's historical 
                parks, sites, and monuments, NPS in turn preserves our 
                rich culture and heritage. From the first glimpses of 
                hope at the Statue of Liberty to the harrowing Battle 
                of Gettysburg and the quest for freedom on the 
                Underground Railroad, countless American stories are 
                enshrined in these sites. By visiting them, we can 
                reflect on our shared history and vision for the 
                future.

                Our National Park System also includes millions of 
                acres that support educational and recreational 
                opportunities for all Americans. Every day, NPS 
                employees and volunteers dedicate their time and energy 
                to upholding the beauty and integrity of these lands 
                for future generations. Only by conserving our natural 
                treasures--from the verdant forests of the Great Smoky 
                Mountains to the geysers of Yellowstone and the granite 
                walls of Yosemite--can we share their wonder with our 
                children and grandchildren.

                Our national parks provide safe and affordable 
                opportunities for families and communities to reconnect 
                with nature and have fun together. Our Nation's 
                historical parks, sites, and monuments also enhance 
                quality of life and bolster community vitality in many 
                of America's urban areas. In the spirit of Let's Move, 
                the First Lady's nationwide campaign to tackle 
                childhood obesity, I encourage all Americans to visit 
                our national parks and take part in outdoor activities.

                While most national parks are free throughout the year, 
                none will charge admission during National Park Week, 
                ensuring these treasures are open and accessible to 
                all. As we acknowledge the wealth of our National Park 
                System, let us also recommit to responsible stewardship 
                that will sustain our parks for generations to come.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim April 17 through 
                April 25, 2010, as National Park Week. I encourage all 
                Americans to visit their national parks and be reminded 
                of these unique blessings that we share as a Nation.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2010-9413
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