[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 34, Number 6 (Monday, February 9, 1998)]
[Pages 181-183]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

<R04>
Executive Order 13072--White House Millennium Council

February 2, 1998

    By the authority vested as me as President by the Constitution and 
the laws of the United States of America, and in order to announce the 
formation of a Council to recognize national and local projects that 
commemorate the millennium, it is hereby ordered as follows:
    Section 1. Policy. The White House, the Department of Education, and 
all executive branch agencies shall lead the country in a national and 
educational celebration of our culture, democracy, and citizenry. The 
Federal Government has a special responsibility to inspire the American 
people to reflect upon and commemorate the achievements of this 
country's past and to celebrate the possibilities of the future. To 
carry forward this country's great democratic tradition and enrich the 
lives of our children and the children of the 21st century, the Federal 
Government shall encourage Americans to make plans to mark the new 
millennium in communities across America. By leading this country in a 
grand educational celebration of the past and future, the Federal 
Government has an unprecedented opportunity to energize and unite the 
Nation with a renewed sense of optimism in the accomplishments and 
promise of America.
    Sec. 2. White House Millennium Council. (a) To enable the White 
House, the Department of Education, and executive branch agencies to 
provide national leadership in this historic time, I hereby announce the 
formation of the White House Millennium Council.
    (b) The White House Millennium Council shall be composed of a 
Director, Deputy Director, administrative staff, and a representative 
from each of the following:
(1)         Department of State;
(2)         Department of the Treasury;
(3)         Department of Defense;
(4)         Department of Justice;
(5)         Department of the Interior;
(6)         Department of Agriculture;
(7)         Department of Commerce;
(8)         Department of Labor;
(9)         Department of Health and Human Services;
(10)        Department of Housing and Urban Development;
(11)        Department of Transportation;
(12)        Department of Energy;
(13)        Department of Education;
(14)        Department of Veterans Affairs;
(15)        Environmental Protection Agency;
(16)        Office of Management and Budget;
(17)        Small Business Administration;

[[Page 182]]

(18)        United States Information Agency; and
(19)        General Services Administration.
At the Director's discretion, the Director may request other agencies to 
be represented on the Council.
    (c) The mission of the Council is to lead the country in a 
celebration of the new millennium by initiating and recognizing national 
and local projects that contribute in educational, creative, and 
productive ways to America's commemoration of this historic time. To 
these ends, the Council shall:
(1)         Mark the 200th anniversary of the occupancy of the White 
            House by American Presidents, the 200th anniversary of the 
            establishment of the Federal capital city in Washington, 
            D.C., and the 200th anniversary of the first meeting of the 
            Congress in the Capitol, celebrating these events in the 
            year 2000 as milestones in our democratic system of 
            government;
(2)         Plan events to recognize the history and past 
            accomplishments of America that reflect upon the present 
            forces shaping society and that encourage thoughtful 
            planning for the future;
(3)         Produce informational and resource materials to educate the 
            American people concerning our Nation's past and to inspire 
            thought concerning the future;
(4)         Encourage communities and citizens to initiate and to 
            participate in local projects that inspire Americans to 
            remember their past achievements, understand the present 
            challenges to society, and make concrete contributions to 
            the next generations of their families, communities, and 
            country;
(5)         Work with Federal agencies, the Congress, elected officials, 
            and all citizens to plan activities and programs that will 
            unite the American people in contemplation and celebration 
            of the next century and the new millennium;
(6)         Make recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior 
            regarding the provision of assistance from funds made 
            available for Save America's Treasures in the Historic 
            Preservation Fund to public and private entities that are 
            protecting America's threatened cultural treasures. These 
            treasures include significant documents, works of art, maps, 
            journals, and historic structures that document and 
            illuminate the history and culture of the United States;
(7)         Encourage Federal agencies to develop programs to 
            commemorate and celebrate the new millennium in ways 
            consistent with their individual agency missions and that 
            advance a more unified America in the 21st century;
(8)         Encourage Federal agencies, through local branches and 
            offices, to reach out into communities and inspire citizens 
            to participate in grassroots activities and to give 
            permanent gifts to the future;
(9)         Work in partnership with private-sector and nonprofit 
            entities that initiate productive and worthwhile national 
            and community-based efforts to commemorate the new 
            millennium and encourage citizen participation, 
            volunteerism, and philanthropy;
(10)        Highlight public and private millennium initiatives that 
            promote the goals of the Council; and
(11)        Cooperate with other nations that are planning millennium 
            events to expand the opportunities for international 
            communication and understanding.
    Sec. 3. Administration. To the extent permitted by law, the heads of 
executive departments and agencies shall provide such information and 
assistance as may be necessary for the Council to carry out its 
functions.
    Sec. 4. Judicial Review. This order does not create any right or 
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by a party 
against the United States, its agencies, its officers, or any other 
person.
                                            William J. Clinton
The White House,
February 2, 1998.

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., February 4, 
1998]

Note: This Executive order was released by the Office of the Press 
Secretary on February 3, and

[[Page 183]]

it was published in the Federal Register on February 5.