[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 3, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 3CFR7572]

Proc. 7572

Proclamation 7572 of June 7, 2002

Great Outdoors Week, 2002

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

          During Great Outdoors Week, our Nation celebrates the 
          wonderful legacy of our parks, forests, wildlife refuges, 
          recreation areas, and other public lands and waters. 
          Protection of many of these special places started with 
          initiatives begun by President Theodore Roosevelt. He 
          established a commitment to conservation that we continue 
          today. President Roosevelt believed that, ``The nation behaves 
          well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it 
          must turn over to the next generation increased; and not 
          impaired in value.'' As we enjoy the many benefits of our 
          great outdoors, we also must renew our individual and 
          collective dedication to natural resource conservation.
          Across our Nation, federally managed lands comprise nearly one 
          out of every three acres. Thousands of recreation sites 
          nationwide are managed by Federal agencies. These agencies 
          work to make it easier for all people to enjoy our natural 
          resources. ``Recreation One-Stop'' provides information on the 
          Internet to help Americans find and experience the land we 
          love. In addition, through increases in appropriations, fees 
          paid by visitors, and partnerships with non-profits, 
          communities, and businesses, we are addressing and reversing 
          years of neglect.
          Americans have a special appreciation for the great outdoors. 
          Each year, thousands of hard-working volunteers contribute 
          millions of hours to our parks and other sites. They build 
          trails, act as campground hosts, staff visitor centers, serve 
          as interpreters, clean shorelines, and introduce children to 
          safe and healthful outdoor fun. Their efforts enhance the 
          enjoyment of those who visit our parks each year. My call to 
          service through the USA Freedom Corps will help energize 
          volunteerism on these Federal lands. In addition, my 
          Administration's new Cooperative Conservation Initiative will 
          provide millions of dollars to help citizens undertake 
          conservation projects on public lands.
          The events of September 11 have reminded us of our deep and 
          abiding love for our homeland. And our natural, historic, and 
          cultural sites have played an important role since that tragic 
          day, serving as places for many Americans to reflect upon life 
          and renew their hope. During Great Outdoors Week, I encourage 
          all Americans to experience and celebrate our wonderful 
          natural heritage.

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          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 9 through June 15, 2002, as Great Outdoors Week. 
          I call on all Americans to observe this week with safe and 
          wholesome outdoor recreational activities.
          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh 
          day of June, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of 
          the Independence of the United States of America the two 
          hundred and twenty-sixth.

GEORGE W. BUSH