National Forest Products Week, 2017

Proclamation 9661 of October 13, 2017

National Forest Products Week, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During National Forest Products Week, we recognize the
invaluable contribution forest products make to our
daily lives, the forest products industry's importance
to our economy, and the incredible beauty and
recreational opportunities provided by our Nation's
woodlands. This year, many of our forests and
surrounding communities face blazing wildfires, so we
also pray for the safety of our people, our first
responders, and our forest habitats.

Our Nation is blessed with millions of acres of
forested lands. These lands produce abundant renewable
and sustainable natural resources that support our
economy. They provide 2.4 million jobs, primarily in
rural communities across America, and produce products
that help improve our everyday lives. Whether we are
writing a note, building a home, or sending a delivery,
paper and wood products enable us to do our jobs and
live comfortable lives.

America's thriving forest products market helps protect
and preserve our abundant forests for future
generations. Demand for forest products encourages
landowners to replant and maintain healthy forests,
knowing that through proper stewardship and responsible
management, our precious forests will continue to
contribute to our economic prosperity and quality of
life.

During National Forest Products Week, we acknowledge
and celebrate the many uses of our parks, forests, and
woodlands, and we honor the dedicated Americans who
work to ensure our forests remain productive and
magnificent for future generations.

Recognizing the economic value of the products yielded
in our Nation's forests, the Congress, by Public Law
86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the
week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each
year as ``National Forest Products Week'' and has
authorized and requested the President to issue a
proclamation in observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim October 15 through
October 21, 2017, as National Forest Products Week. I
call upon all Americans to observe this week with
appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm
our commitment to our Nation's forests.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.