[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8149--MAY 25, 2007

Proclamation 8149 of May 25, 2007
Great Outdoors Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate the rich blessings of our
Nation's natural beauty, and we renew our commitment to protecting our
environment so that we can leave our children and grandchildren a
healthy and flourishing land. This month is also an opportunity to pay
tribute to those whose hard work and dedication keep our country's open
spaces beautiful and accessible to our citizens.
Through recreational activities such as fishing, skiing, biking, and
nature watching, we can teach our young people about the wonders of our
Nation's landscapes. Experiencing our Nation's natural splendor
contributes to healthier lives for our citizens and a deeper
appreciation for the great outdoors.
My Administration is working to protect and conserve our natural wonders
for future generations. To keep our National Park System vibrant, we
requested the highest increase ever in park operations fund

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ing in the FY 2008 Budget and launched the National Parks Centennial
Initiative. We are also promoting responsible stewardship and
conservation of our air, water, and land. Harmful air pollutants are
down more than 10 percent since 2001, but there is more work to be done.
Through the ``Twenty in Ten''; plan, my Administration aims to limit
greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and reduce America's
dependence on oil by cutting our gasoline usage by 20 percent over the
next 10 years.
In addition, we have restored, improved, or protected millions of acres
of wetlands and enhanced our parks and wildlife refuges. We are also
encouraging cooperative conservation, innovation, and new technologies
to help ensure America's outdoors remain places where families and
friends can learn, exercise, and create meaningful memories.
Countless citizens volunteer their time and talents to protect America's
natural resources. By working together with the private and non-profit
sectors and the general public, we can help preserve our local parks,
lakes, rivers, and working lands. I am grateful for the efforts of all
those who work to conserve our Nation's natural wonders, and I encourage
citizens to visit takepride.gov to learn about more opportunities to
help keep our environment healthy and safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2007 as Great
Outdoors Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities and to take time to experience and
enjoy the outdoors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH