National Safe Boating Week, 2014, 29313-29316 [2014-11930]

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 98 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 29313-29316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11930]



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Vol. 79

Wednesday,

No. 98

May 21, 2014

Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 9126--National Safe Boating Week, 2014



Proclamation 9127--Emergency Medical Services Week, 2014



Proclamation 9128--World Trade Week, 2014



Proclamation 9129--Armed Forces Day, 2014


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 79 , No. 98 / Wednesday, May 21, 2014 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9126 of May 16, 2014

                
National Safe Boating Week, 2014

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation's lakes, rivers, and oceans provide havens 
                for reflection and offer boundless opportunities for 
                recreation with loved ones. As we mark National Safe 
                Boating Week, we emphasize the importance of taking 
                precautions and practicing responsible behavior when 
                embarking on America's waterways.

                Before leaving shore, boaters can reduce their risks by 
                taking a boating safety course, conducting a vessel 
                safety check, and filing a float plan with family 
                members or friends. Boaters should make sure they 
                understand the marine forecast and take note of any 
                significant weather. To prevent accidents, injury, and 
                death, operators and passengers should always wear life 
                jackets and never consume alcohol or drugs.

                During National Safe Boating Week, we also recognize 
                the crucial work of the United States Coast Guard to 
                prevent boating accidents that claim lives, cause 
                injuries, and damage property. We thank their partners 
                across our Nation. And we recommit to taking the proper 
                measures to keep America's waterways safe and enjoyable 
                for all.

                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 17 
                through May 23, 2014, 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 
                sixteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2014-11930
Filed 5-20-14; 11:15 am]
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