118 STAT. 4120 PROCLAMATION 7772—APR. 16, 2004 and basic liberties give hope and strength to those struggling around the world. The nations of the Western Hemisphere will continue to draw upon the Charter to strengthen the rule of law, protect human rights and freedoms, encourage economic growth, and promote good governance. As neighbors, we are expanding prosperity through open markets and economic reforms—creating new opportunities for millions of people and continued economic progress benefiting the nations of our hemi- sphere. My Administration will continue to work toward the creation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas, scheduled for completion in 2005. To protect the rights and freedoms of all our citizens, the Pan Amer- ican community must also combat the forces that threaten democracy: terrorism, drug trafficking, and other crimes that transcend national borders. The Declaration on Security in the Americas, adopted at the October 2003 Organization of American States Special Conference on Security, underscores our hemisphere’s interest in collectively main- taining peace and security across the Americas. The United States wel- comes the opportunity to work with our neighbors to advance the Dec- laration’s goals to safeguard our citizens as we build for a future that is peaceful, just, and prosperous. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2004, as Pan American Day and April 11 through April 17, 2004, as Pan American Week. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Gov- ernor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas under the flag of the United States of America to honor these ob- servances with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7772 of April 16, 2004 National Park Week, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our system of national parks is entrusted to each generation of Ameri- cans. By practicing good management and being faithful stewards of the land, our generation can show that we are worthy of that trust. During National Park Week, we renew our commitment to caring for these treasured natural resources. God designed our lands to be beautiful, but we must ensure God’s beauty is maintained and conserved. Our citizens depend on our dedi- cated National Park Service employees and their volunteer partners to fulfill this important mission. In 2001 and 2002, volunteers contributed VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4
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