[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8016--MAY 12, 2006
Proclamation 8016 of May 12, 2006
National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week,
2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Defense Transportation Day and during National
Transportation Week, we thank all those who contribute to a sound
transportation infrastructure that keeps our country moving, advances
our economic growth, and strengthens our national defense.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower recognized the importance of having the
world's most efficient and reliable transportation system. In a message
to the Congress, he wrote of ``a vast system of inter-connected highways
criss-crossing the Country and joining at our national borders with
friendly neighbors to the north and south.'' Fifty years after he signed
the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, the Interstate Highway System is a
vital part of America's transportation infrastructure.
My Administration remains committed to providing the American people
with the best possible transportation system. In August 2005, I signed
the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity
Act: A Legacy for Users, to upgrade our Nation's network of roads,
bridges, and mass transit systems, introduce new safety standards, and
fund needed road improvements that will ease traffic congestion in
communities across our country. My Administration is also increasing
research in advanced transportation technologies that will improve our
environment, help us end our reliance on foreign sources of energy, and
strengthen our economic and national security.
Modern transportation also enables our Armed Forces to quickly deploy
troops, move crucial supplies and equipment, and assist with emergency
situations. Whether on land, over water, or in the air, our citizens
rely on the safety and efficiency of our transportation systems to
arrive at work, deliver goods and services, and travel with family and
friends. America is grateful to the dedicated transportation
professionals and military service members for their tireless efforts to
make America's transportation network the best in the world.
To recognize the men and women who work in the transportation industry
and who contribute to our Nation's well being and defense, the Congress,
by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120),
has designated the third Friday in May each year as ``Na

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tional Defense Transportation Day,'' and, by joint resolution approved
May 14, 1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the week during
which that Friday falls be designated as ``National Transportation
Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 19, 2006, as National Defense
Transportation Day and May 14 through May 20, 2006, as National
Transportation Week. I encourage all Americans to learn how our modern
transportation system contributes to the security of our citizens and
the prosperity of our country and to celebrate these observances with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH