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Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 92
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Title 3—
Proclamation 8377 of May 11, 2009
The President
National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Every day, Americans rely on roads, rails, ports, and airports to get to
work and to transport goods and services. At the same time, the United
States Armed Forces rely on our transportation infrastructure to move personnel and supplies. During National Transportation Week and on National
Defense Transportation Day, we underscore the importance of the transportation system to our Nation’s economy and security. We also honor the
dedicated professionals who build, maintain, and operate our transportation
infrastructure.
From rural roads to state-of-the-art intermodal facilities, transportation infrastructure is crucial to economic growth. Goods and services flow constantly
across land, water, and sky, and our most efficient modes of travel save
businesses and consumers money, and can reduce impacts on our environment. To compete in the 21st century global economy, the United States
must have an advanced transportation system.
Securing America’s energy future and maintaining our national defense also
require a robust transportation system. Whether responding to natural disasters at home or mobilizing resources to defend America abroad, transportation
is vital to keeping Americans safe. Global climate change and our reliance
on foreign oil have also created tremendous national security challenges.
To solve these problems and create new economic opportunities, we must
make our transportation system cleaner and more efficient.
My Administration has taken bold action to rebuild our Nation’s crumbling
infrastructure. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act integrates the
goals of job creation and economic growth with a renewed commitment
to transportation. This legislation will fund projects to improve public transportation, repair highways and roads, modernize airports and seaports, and
invest in renewable energy, all while creating or saving hundreds of thousands of jobs.
To make the most of every taxpayer dollar, my Administration is working
side-by-side with State and local governments and the private sector to
provide oversight and to closely monitor these transportation investments.
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The women and men who support this critical sector every day make this
plan possible. Renewing America’s transportation system is an historic task,
and I am convinced they will rise to the challenge.
The Congress has requested, by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957,
as amended (36 U.S.C. 120), that the President designate the third Friday
in May of each year as ‘‘National Defense Transportation Day,’’ and, by
joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), that
the week during which that Friday falls be designated as ‘‘National Transportation Week.’’
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States
of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 15, 2009, as National Defense
Transportation Day and May 10 through May 16, 2009, as National Transportation Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize the importance of
our Nation’s transportation infrastructure and to acknowledge the contributions of those who build, operate, and maintain it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day
of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
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The President
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Proclamation 8377--National Defense Transportation Day and National
Transportation Week, 2009
Proclamation 8378--Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2009
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 8377 of May 11, 2009
National Defense Transportation Day and National
Transportation Week, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Every day, Americans rely on roads, rails, ports, and
airports to get to work and to transport goods and
services. At the same time, the United States Armed
Forces rely on our transportation infrastructure to
move personnel and supplies. During National
Transportation Week and on National Defense
Transportation Day, we underscore the importance of the
transportation system to our Nation's economy and
security. We also honor the dedicated professionals who
build, maintain, and operate our transportation
infrastructure.
From rural roads to state-of-the-art intermodal
facilities, transportation infrastructure is crucial to
economic growth. Goods and services flow constantly
across land, water, and sky, and our most efficient
modes of travel save businesses and consumers money,
and can reduce impacts on our environment. To compete
in the 21st century global economy, the United States
must have an advanced transportation system.
Securing America's energy future and maintaining our
national defense also require a robust transportation
system. Whether responding to natural disasters at home
or mobilizing resources to defend America abroad,
transportation is vital to keeping Americans safe.
Global climate change and our reliance on foreign oil
have also created tremendous national security
challenges. To solve these problems and create new
economic opportunities, we must make our transportation
system cleaner and more efficient.
My Administration has taken bold action to rebuild our
Nation's crumbling infrastructure. The American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act integrates the goals of
job creation and economic growth with a renewed
commitment to transportation. This legislation will
fund projects to improve public transportation, repair
highways and roads, modernize airports and seaports,
and invest in renewable energy, all while creating or
saving hundreds of thousands of jobs.
To make the most of every taxpayer dollar, my
Administration is working side-by-side with State and
local governments and the private sector to provide
oversight and to closely monitor these transportation
investments.
The women and men who support this critical sector
every day make this plan possible. Renewing America's
transportation system is an historic task, and I am
convinced they will rise to the challenge.
The Congress has requested, by joint resolution
approved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120), that
the President designate the third Friday in May of each
year as ``National Defense Transportation Day,'' and,
by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as amended
(36 U.S.C. 133), that the week during which that Friday
falls be designated as ``National Transportation
Week.''
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday,
May 15, 2009, as National Defense Transportation Day
and May 10 through May 16, 2009, as National
Transportation Week. I call upon all Americans to
recognize the importance of our Nation's transportation
infrastructure and to acknowledge the contributions of
those who build, operate, and maintain it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-11496
Filed 5-13-09; 11:15 am]
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