[Federal Register: June 5, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 108)]
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                Proclamation 7569 of May 31, 2002

 
                National Fishing and Boating Week, 2002

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation's landscape contains thousands of bodies of 
                water that offer endless opportunities for recreational 
                boating and fishing. Every year, millions of Americans, 
                including me, look forward to enjoying these popular 
                pastimes.

                In addition to providing opportunities for recreation, 
                fishing and boating play important roles in our 
                Nation's economy. They support thousands of American 
                jobs and generate millions of dollars that go directly 
                back to protecting and conserving resources at the 
                local level. Since 1950, State fish and wildlife 
                agencies have received nearly $4 billion through the 
                Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. These funds 
                have helped to purchase over 322,000 acres for boating, 
                fishing and fish production, and research. In addition, 
                funding has been used to help educate the public about 
                fish and their habitats. These measures enhance the 
                quality of life for people of all ages and continue a 
                vital legacy of environmental stewardship.

                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 2 through June 8, 2002, 
                as National Fishing and Boating Week. During this week, 
                I encourage people of the United States to participate 
                in the thousands of local events scheduled in 
                communities throughout the United States, offering 
                hands-on opportunities for families and friends to 
                share in these recreational activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of May, 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.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 02-14240
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