[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
[February 8, 1991]
[Page 128]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Memorandum on the Presidential Design Awards Program
February 8, 1991

Memorandum for the Heads of Departments and Agencies

    Every year the Federal Government helps design products that become 
a part of daily American life. Professional designers working for 
Federal departments and agencies are instrumental in the production of 
everything from postage stamps to highways. Our Nation has good reason 
to take pride in the high standards of quality and innovation these 
designers have set.
    For almost two decades the National Endowment for the Arts has 
helped to promote design excellence through the Federal Design 
Improvement Program, and I am delighted to further those efforts by 
announcing today Round Three of the Presidential Design Awards. These 
awards, first established in 1983, publicly recognize exemplary 
achievements in Federal design work and honor those individuals in 
Federal service and private industry who have pursued excellence in 
design.
    I have asked Chairman John Frohnmayer of the National Endowment for 
the Arts to implement the Presidential Design Awards Program. I know he 
will enjoy your full and enthusiastic support. Please designate an 
individual with an appropriate background and position to be your 
liaison with the Endowment to help ensure the success of this program.

                                                             George Bush

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                        of the content of this memorandum.