Great Outdoors Month, 2006

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Part V

The President

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Proclamation 8023--Great Outdoors Month, 2006

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8023 of May 23, 2006

Great Outdoors Month, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Great Outdoors Month is an opportunity to celebrate and
experience America's natural splendor and renew our
commitment to conserve our air, water, and land. During
this month, we also honor the dedicated men and women
who volunteer to help protect our natural resources.

Americans live amid many wonders of nature. Our
Nation's varied landscapes include sandy beaches,
expansive forests, emerald waters, and towering
mountains. Through biking, swimming, skiing, hiking,
and many other activities, Americans are enjoying our
country's magnificent scenery and the healthy benefits
of outdoor recreation.

To ensure that our natural heritage remains a source of
pride for all our citizens, my Administration is
committed to conserving America's public lands and
natural resources and pursuing environmentally
responsible initiatives. We are working to accelerate
research into cleaner sources of energy, protect our
water sources, and encourage the use of hybrid cars. We
have put in place a series of clean air regulations
that will help us to meet air quality standards.
Through efforts like these, we will continue our
Nation's economic growth and protect the environment.

Our citizens play an important role in protecting our
natural spaces. Throughout our country, Americans are
volunteering in their communities for environmental
education programs, local parks, nature conservancies,
and other stewardship opportunities. These devoted
individuals are working to maintain park trails,
restore wildlife habitats, plant trees, and clear
overgrowth. I appreciate these volunteers for their
efforts to keep America beautiful, and I encourage all
Americans to demonstrate good stewardship and an
appreciation for the outdoors. Individuals interested
in volunteering can visit the Department of the
Interior's Take Pride in America website at
takepride.gov.

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 2006 as Great Outdoors
Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month
with appropriate programs and activities and to spend
time enjoying the outdoors.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-third 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.

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