National Fishing and Boating Week, 2002

Proclamation 7569 of May 31, 2002

National Fishing and Boating Week, 2002

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Our Nation's landscape contains thousands of bodies of
water that offer endless opportunities for recreational
boating and fishing. Every year, millions of Americans,
including me, look forward to enjoying these popular
pastimes.

In addition to providing opportunities for recreation,
fishing and boating play important roles in our
Nation's economy. They support thousands of American
jobs and generate millions of dollars that go directly
back to protecting and conserving resources at the
local level. Since 1950, State fish and wildlife
agencies have received nearly $4 billion through the
Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. These funds
have helped to purchase over 322,000 acres for boating,
fishing and fish production, and research. In addition,
funding has been used to help educate the public about
fish and their habitats. These measures enhance the
quality of life for people of all ages and continue a
vital legacy of environmental stewardship.

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 2 through June 8, 2002,
as National Fishing and Boating Week. During this week,
I encourage people of the United States to participate
in the thousands of local events scheduled in
communities throughout the United States, offering
hands-on opportunities for families and friends to
share in these recreational activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand two, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and twenty-sixth.

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