[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 44901-44902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11385]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 10759 of May 17, 2024

                
National Safe Boating Week, 2024

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Boating is a beloved American pastime--each year, 
                nearly 100 million people find peace and freedom on our 
                Nation's lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. This week, as 
                so many of us look forward to summer, we remind 
                Americans to be safe and responsible on the water.

                Taking basic steps to protect yourself and your loved 
                ones can save lives. Everyone on board should wear a 
                life jacket at all times. Boat operators should always 
                check the weather forecast; bring maps and emergency 
                communication tools; and wear their engine-cut-off 
                switch lanyard, which will automatically stop the 
                vessel if they slip or are thrown overboard. They 
                should always boat sober. Operating a boat is like 
                driving a car and demands full attention.

                Americans who own a boat should meanwhile make sure it 
                meets Federal safety standards. The civilian Coast 
                Guard Auxiliary can send volunteers to inspect your 
                boat and its safety equipment for free. Free courses on 
                boat safety are available in all 50 States by qualified 
                volunteer organizations, and many offer in-person and 
                online trainings on important topics like boat 
                handling, marine navigation, engine maintenance, 
                weather prediction, and more.

                This week, we thank every member of the United States 
                Coast Guard and its Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
                partners, who not only work to prevent boating 
                accidents through education and safety boardings but 
                also protect and rescue distressed mariners. They have 
                helped save thousands of lives, and we can honor their 
                brave service by each doing our own part in staying 
                safe on the water.

                In recognition of the importance of safe boating 
                practices, the Congress, by joint resolution approved 
                on June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as amended, has 
                authorized and requested the President to proclaim 
                annually the 7-day period before Memorial Day weekend 
                as ``National Safe Boating Week.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of 
                the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 18 
                through May 24, 2024, as National Safe Boating Week. I 
                encourage all Americans who participate in boating 
                activities to observe this occasion by learning more 
                about safe boating practices and by taking advantage of 
                boating safety education opportunities. I also 
                encourage the Governors of the States and Territories, 
                and appropriate officials of all units of government, 
                to join me in encouraging boating safety in every 
                community.

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

[FR Doc. 2024-11385
Filed 5-21-24; 8:45 am]
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