[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 105 (Thursday, June 2, 1994)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 28459-28460]
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[FR Doc No: 94-13573]
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[Federal Register: June 2, 1994]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register
Vol. 59, No. 105
Thursday, June 2, 1994
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Title 3--
The President
Proclamation 6695 of May 27, 1994
National Safe Boating Week, 1994
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The discovery and subsequent development of the United
States evolved through the exploration and utilization
of the abundant waterways of this great Nation. During
the territorial expansion, our founders could scarcely
have dreamed of the significant role our vast water
resources would ultimately play in commerce,
agriculture, industry, energy production, and boundless
recreational activities. This year it is anticipated
that more than 70 million Americans will enjoy on-the-
water recreation throughout our country.
While boating can be a wonderful source of pleasure,
improperly handled watercraft can be dangerous and
sometimes even deadly. Tragically, approximately 800
persons die each year in boating-related accidents in
our Nation alone. Because most of these accidents can
be prevented, the United States Coast Guard and other
Government agencies are working with volunteer
organizations around the country to educate the boating
public and to make safety the number one priority for
all who use the Nation's waterways.
It is imperative that those enjoying the privilege of
aquatic recreational activities must accept the
responsibility of ensuring safety on the water. For
boaters, this means respecting the marine environment,
being well-informed, carrying, maintaining, and using
the proper equipment, and remaining sober. Only then
will boaters be prepared to prevent hazardous
situations or deal with them if they arise. When boat
operators and their passengers disregard their personal
responsibilities, the consequences can be serious and
direct. Statistics indicate that about 50 percent of
boating accidents are alcohol-related and that more
than 85 percent of the people who die while boating are
not wearing personal floatation devices.
Accordingly, this year during National Safe Boating
Week, proclaimed annually at the start of the summer
boating season, recreational boaters are urged to heed
the call of responsibility--to ``Boat Smart, Boat Safe,
Boat Sober.''
In recognition of the need to promote safe boating
practices, the Congress by joint resolution approved
June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 161), as amended, has
authorized and requested the President to proclaim
annually the week commencing on the first Sunday in
June as ``National Safe Boating Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
beginning June 5, 1994, as National Safe Boating Week.
I encourage the Governors of the 50 States and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and officials of other
areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States,
to provide for the observance of this week. I also urge
all Americans to become informed and to always practice
safe recreational boating.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and ninety-four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and eighteenth.
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[FR Doc. 94-13573
Filed 5-31-94; 2:24 pm]
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