81 FR 33325 - National Safe Boating Week, 2016

Executive Office of the President

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 101 (May 25, 2016)

Page Range		33325-33326
FR Document		2016-12557

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 25, 2016)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 33325-33326]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12557]



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Vol. 81

Wednesday,

No. 101

May 25, 2016

Part II





The President





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Proclamation 9451--National Safe Boating Week, 2016



Proclamation 9452--Armed Forces Day, 2016



Proclamation 9453--National Maritime Day, 2016


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 81 , No. 101 / Wednesday, May 25, 2016 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9451 of May 20, 2016

                
National Safe Boating Week, 2016

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Each year, as summer approaches and warmer weather 
                draws crowds to our Nation's beaches, lakes, and 
                rivers, we set aside a week to recognize the importance 
                of taking boating safety precautions before taking to 
                the water. Throughout National Safe Boating Week, we 
                recognize the risks associated with one of our 
                country's favorite pastimes and encourage everyone to 
                apply safe boating practices.

                Safe boating practices should be observed prior to 
                leaving land--no matter the length of the trip, the 
                type of boat, or the size of the body of water. Boaters 
                can reduce risks and enhance their safety by enrolling 
                in a boating safety course. Vessels should be 
                thoroughly examined, float plans should be prepared, 
                and current laws and regulations should be known prior 
                to embarking on a journey on the water. I encourage 
                everyone to visit www.USCGBoating.org to find 
                resources, learn more about responsible boating, or 
                apply for a free vessel safety check. When boat 
                operators and their passengers exercise caution when 
                boating--including by wearing life jackets at all times 
                and avoiding consumption of drugs and alcohol--
                accidents can be avoided, lives can be saved, and 
                everyone can have a safe and enjoyable experience.

                This week, we also recognize the men and women of the 
                United States Coast Guard who dedicate themselves to 
                protecting our Nation's waterways and assisting those 
                at sea. As we continue to take advantage of our 
                country's beautiful bodies of water, let us recommit to 
                ensuring water safety and exercising appropriate 
                boating procedures.

                In recognition of the importance of safe boating 
                practices, the Congress, by joint resolution approved 
                June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as amended, has 
                authorized and requested the President to proclaim 
                annually the 7-day period prior to Memorial Day weekend 
                as ``National Safe Boating Week.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 21 
                through May 27, 2016, as National Safe Boating Week. I 
                encourage all Americans who participate in boating 
                activities to observe this occasion by learning more 
                about safe boating practices and taking advantage of 
                boating education.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and fortieth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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$33325 Federal Register Presidential Documents Vol. 81, No. 101 Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Title 3— Proclamation 9451 of May 20, 2016 The President National Safe Boating Week, 2016 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, as summer approaches and warmer weather draws crowds to our Nation’s beaches, lakes, and rivers, we set aside a week to recognize the importance of taking boating safety precautions before taking to the water. Throughout National Safe Boating Week, we recognize the risks associ- ated with one of our country’s favorite pastimes and encourage everyone to apply safe boating practices. Safe boating practices should be observed prior to leaving land—no matter the length of the trip, the type of boat, or the size of the body of water. Boaters can reduce risks and enhance their safety by enrolling in a boating safety course. Vessels should be thoroughly examined, float plans should be prepared, and current laws and regulations should be known prior to embarking on a journey on the water. I encourage everyone to visit www.USCGBoating.org to find resources, learn more about responsible boat- ing, or apply for a free vessel safety check. When boat operators and their passengers exercise caution when boating—including by wearing life jackets at all times and avoiding consumption of drugs and alcohol—accidents can be avoided, lives can be saved, and everyone can have a safe and enjoyable experience. This week, we also recognize the men and women of the United States Coast Guard who dedicate themselves to protecting our Nation’s waterways and assisting those at sea. As we continue to take advantage of our country’s beautiful bodies of water, let us recommit to ensuring water safety and exercising appropriate boating procedures. In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as amended, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim annually the 7- day period prior to Memorial Day weekend as ‘‘National Safe Boating Week.’’ NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2016, as National Safe Boating Week. I encourage all Americans who participate in boating activities to observe this occasion by learning more about safe boating prac- tices and taking advantage of boating education. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with D0 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:33 May 24, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4705 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\25MYD0.SGM 25MYD0$

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Presidential Documents
FR Citation		81 FR 33325