Great Outdoors Month, 2008

Proclamation 8265 of May 30, 2008

Great Outdoors Month, 2008

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Grand Canyon,
America is blessed with places of natural beauty where
our citizens can discover the full splendor of this
great Nation. During Great Outdoors Month, our Nation
celebrates the grandeur of our open spaces, strengthens
our commitment to preserving this heritage, and
reaffirms our dedication to protecting our air, water,
and lands.

My Administration remains dedicated to wise stewardship
of the environment, and we will continue to protect our
Nation's natural wonders. This past year, we have made
great strides in helping wildlife thrive and in
restoring habitat for migratory birds through
cooperative conservation. Working with State and tribal
officials, we are preserving important wildlife
habitats and expanding the National Wildlife Refuge
system. Citizens can visit takepride.gov to learn more
about opportunities to care for our environment.

Great Outdoors Month is an opportunity to honor those
who work to keep our natural places beautiful and to
celebrate some of our country's favorite outdoor
pastimes. These activities encourage a healthy
lifestyle and give Americans pride in the great
American landscape. As responsible stewards of our
natural resources, we can help ensure that the great
outdoors will be available for enjoyment by generations
to come.

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 2008 as Great Outdoors
Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month
with appropriate programs and activities, and to take
time to visit and enjoy the great outdoors.

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