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National Forest Products Week, 2006
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 13, 2006

National Forest Products Week, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America



During National Forest Products Week, we take time to appreciate the
natural splendor of our country's forests and acknowledge the importance of
these woodlands to our economic and environmental vitality. It is also an
opportunity to renew our commitment to conserving our natural resources and
to using them responsibly.

Our forests are important to our economic well being, supplying products
that drive our economy and create jobs and opportunities.

America's forests are also an important part of our Nation's natural
beauty, and we must continue to conserve and use these resources in a
manner that preserves them for future generations. My Administration is
committed to protecting our forests and woodlands against fire damage.
Through the Healthy Forests Initiative, we have reduced the danger of fires
by removing hazardous fuels from millions of acres of Federal land, making
communities safer from catastrophic fire and improving wildlife habitat.

Recognizing the "importance and heritage of our vast forest resources which
are inseparably tied to our present and our future," the Congress, by
Public Law 86 753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week
beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as "National Forest
Products Week" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in
observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 15 through October 21, 2006, as
National Forest Products Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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