[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 31923-31924]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1323]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 108 / Wednesday, June 4, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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                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.

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                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.
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