[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7948--OCT. 14, 2005
Proclamation 7948 of October 14, 2005
National Forest Products Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's forests are a source of pride, and they provide crucial
products and materials for our citizens and communities. As we celebrate
National Forest Products Week, we recognize the importance of our
forests to our economy and way of life, and we reaffirm our commitment
to protecting them through wise stewardship and sensible land
management.
Across our Nation, people and businesses use forest products to meet
their daily needs. Forests provide paper for books and newspapers,
lumber for homes and buildings, and materials for countless other items.
As good citizens, we have a shared responsibility to cultivate and
sustain our forests and minimize the risk of catastrophic fires that
harm people, property, and the environment.

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My Administration has made good forest stewardship a priority. Through
the Healthy Forests Initiative, we are reducing the frequency and
severity of wildfires by thinning out and removing forest undergrowth
before disaster strikes. The commonsense management practices we are
implementing are helping to strengthen our economy, keep communities
safe, save the lives of firefighters, and protect threatened and
endangered habitats and wildlife.
Sound conservation policies and responsible maintenance provide improved
protection for our forests and greater economic prosperity for our
citizens. During National Forest Products Week, we renew our commitment
to sustain America's forests.
Recognizing the importance of our forests, the Congress, by Public Law
86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week beginning on
the third Sunday in October of each year as ``National Forest Products
Week''; and has authorized and requested the President to issue a
proclamation in observance of this week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 16 through October 22, 2005, as
National Forest Products Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH