National Oceans Week, 2006

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 8027 of June 2, 2006

National Oceans Week, 2006

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Oceans Week, we recognize the
importance of the oceans to our national heritage,
economy, and security and reaffirm our commitment to
protecting them through wise stewardship and sensible
management.

The magnificent beauty of the oceans is a blessing to
our country and the world. The oceans also sustain an
abundance of natural and historical treasures, enable
the transportation of vital goods, and provide food and
recreation for millions of people. My Administration is
working with State, tribal, and local governments, the
private sector, and international partners to foster
more effective conservation of our oceans, coasts, and
Great Lakes resources and to advance the environmental,
economic, and security interests of our Nation.

On December 17, 2004, I established the Committee on
Ocean Policy to implement the United States Ocean
Action Plan. Through this plan, we are building an
integrated ocean observing system, promoting ocean
education, embarking on deep oceans research,
supporting our maritime transportation system, and
enhancing our international leadership role in ocean
science and policy. We are also advancing legislation
to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, establish a system of sustainable
aquaculture, and maintain protections for marine
mammals. To fulfill my commitment to end overfishing,
we are working with the Congress to build an improved,
market-based system to better manage our fisheries and
keep our commercial and recreational fishing industries
strong.

I appreciate all those who are dedicated to making the
oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes cleaner, healthier, and
more productive. By working together, all Americans can
help sustain the oceans for generations to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim June 4
through June 10, 2006, as National Oceans Week. I call
upon the people of the United States to learn more
about the vital role the oceans play in the life of our
country and how we can conserve their many natural
treasures. I encourage all our citizens to observe this
week with appropriate programs and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
second day of June, 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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