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Great Outdoors Month, 2006
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 23, 2006

Great Outdoors Month, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America




Great Outdoors Month is an opportunity to celebrate and experience
America's natural splendor and renew our commitment to conserve our air,
water, and land. During this month, we also honor the dedicated men and
women who volunteer to help protect our natural resources.

Americans live amid many wonders of nature. Our Nation's varied landscapes
include sandy beaches, expansive forests, emerald waters, and towering
mountains. Through biking, swimming, skiing, hiking, and many other
activities, Americans are enjoying our country's magnificent scenery and
the healthy benefits of outdoor recreation.

To ensure that our natural heritage remains a source of pride for all our
citizens, my Administration is committed to conserving America's public
lands and natural resources and pursuing environmentally responsible
initiatives. We are working to accelerate research into cleaner sources of
energy, protect our water sources, and encourage the use of hybrid cars. We
have put in place a series of clean air regulations that will help us to
meet air quality standards. Through efforts like these, we will continue
our Nation's economic growth and protect the environment.

Our citizens play an important role in protecting our natural spaces.
Throughout our country, Americans are volunteering in their communities for
environmental education programs, local parks, nature conservancies, and
other stewardship opportunities. These devoted individuals are working to
maintain park trails, restore wildlife habitats, plant trees, and clear
overgrowth. I appreciate these volunteers for their efforts to keep America
beautiful, and I encourage all Americans to demonstrate good stewardship
and an appreciation for the outdoors. Individuals interested in
volunteering can visit the Department of the Interior's Take Pride in
America website at takepride.gov.

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 2006 as Great Outdoors
Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month with appropriate
programs and activities and to spend time enjoying the outdoors.

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

GEORGE W. BUSH

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