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 Proc. 7352 Title 3--The President Proclamation 7352 of October 5, 2000 German-American Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As wo co]obrato Gorman-Amorican Day and tho many contributions that Gorman Arnoricans havo marlo to our national community, wo also mark tho 10th annivorsary of Gorman unification. Tho historic achiovomonts of tho last l0 yoars aro all tho moro romarkab]o whon wo romombor tho dark days of tho Cold War, a timo whon many citizons in Eastorn Europo and around tho globo ]ivod undor govornmonts of opprossion and tyranny. No- whoro was tho throat moro foal than in Wost Borlin, whoro Arnoricans and Gotmarts stood togothor in dofenso of domocracy and commitmont to dom. Ultimatoly, aftor almost throo riocarlos of division, tho Borlin Wall camo down and tho poop]o of Gotmany woro rounitod. Today, Arnoricans and Gotmarts aro working togothor to OhSUfO that domocracy will bo an abiding ]ogacy for rutufo gonorations throughout Europo. Our prosont offorts aro only tho ]atost chaptot of our sharod history. In 1683, Gorman Monnonitos sooking roligious toloranco ]artclod hoar Philadd- phia. Their arrival marked the beginning of waves of German immigration that would ebb and flow with the tides of history, ultimately bringing more than 7 million people to our shores. Today, nearly a quarter of all Ameri- cans can trace their ancestry back to their Germanic roots, and they con- tinue to enrich our Nation with a proud heritage marked by a strong com- mitment to family, work, duty, and country. Many prominent German Americans have strengthened our society through the years. Publisher Johann Peter Zenger championed freedom of the press in the early 18th century, and Thomas Nast's powerful cartoons increased public awareness of corruption within Tammany Hall in 19th-century New York. During the American Revolution, Baron de Kalb and Friedrich von Steuben fought valiantly for our freedom, iust as Dwight Eisenhower and Chester Nimitz did in World War II. German Americans who have enriched America's cultural, scientific, and economic life include writers John Steinbeck and Erich Maria Remarque; physicists Albert Einstein and Maria Goeppert-Mayer; philosophers Hannah Arendt and Paul Tillich; and indus- trialists and business leaders John D. Rockefeller and John Wanamaker. Behind the many well-known individuals who have played a prominent part in our history are millions of German immigrants whose names are not widely recognized, yet who profoundly shaped the America we know today. Industrious German Americans helped settle our cities and frontiers; defend democracy during times of conflict; promote our prosperity in times of peace; and preserve the bonds of family and heritage that our Nation shares with the people of Germany. As we celebrate German-American Day and the 10th anniversary of German unification and look ahead to the promise of a new century, America recognizes with pride and gratitude the important role that German Americans continue to play in the life of our Nation and celebrates the strength of our friendship with Germany. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, October 170

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 Proclamations Proc. 7353 6, 2000, as German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to remember and celebrate the important contributions made to our country by our mil- lions of citizens of German descent and to celebrate our close ties to the people of Germany. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7353 of October 6, 2000 Afterschool Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each weekday afternoon in America, the ringing of school bells signals not just the end of the school day, but also the beginning of a period when 8 to 15 million of our children are home alone. These so-called "latchkey" children can be found in every American community, whether urban, sub- urban, or rural; they are the children of working parents who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to arrange or afford a better alternative. Not surpris- ingly, most juvenile crimes are committed and most children are likely to become victims of crime during the 5 or 6 hours immediately after the school day ends. Providing appropriate supervision for children after school is one of the more difficult challenges that working parents face. Recognizing this, my Administration has worked hard to provide parents with alternative after- noon activities for their children. Through our 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, under the leadership of Education Secretary Richard Riley, we are providing schools and community organizations with funding to create and expand learning opportunities for children in a drug- free, supervised environment. This program enables schools to stay open longer so that students have places to do their homework, receive coun- seling about the dangers of substance abuse, and participate with mentors in a wide array of academic and recreational activities that challenge their imagination and broaden their horizons. In the 4 years since we created the 21st Century Community Learning Cen- ters program, hundreds of thousands of children across our country have enrolled in safe and smart afterschool programs. My proposed budget for fiscal 2001 will more than double the Federal commitment to this program, enabling us to reach as many as 2.5 million students next year. These com- munity learning centers provide America's parents with the comforting as- surance that, while they are out earning a living, their children are partici- pating in engaging and constructive afterschool activities. To highlight the growing need for afterschool programs, the Afterschool A1- liance--a partnership of public, private, and nonprofit organizations dedi- cated to raising awareness and expanding resources for afterschool pro- grams--has announced a nationwide project called "Lights On 171

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 Proc. 7354 Title 3--The President Afterschool!" On October 12 of this year, schools, community centers, mu- seums, libraries, and parks across the country will host activities to inform families about the places currently open to children after school and the need to provide additional centers where children can participate in engag- ing, stimulating activities until their parents return from work. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of October 8 to October 14, 2000, as Afterschool Week. I encourage parents, students, educators, community and business leaders, and concerned citizens to par- ticipate in "Lights On Afterschool!" activities on Thursday, October 12. I also urge all Americans to recognize the importance of providing after- school programs in their communities to promote the safety and well-being of our Nation's children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7354 of October 6, 2000 Fire Prevention Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year, fire takes a heavy toll on the lives and property of thousands of Americans. Approximately 100 firefighters and 4,000 civilians die in fires annually; some 25,000 civilians sustain injuries and an average of $8 billion in property is destroyed. Last year alone, America's fire departments responded to almost 2 million fires. Most of these fires occurred in homes, as did 80 percent of last year's fire fatalities. It is clear from these tragic statistics that if we can better educate Americans about fire safety and pre- vention, we can save thousands of lives every year. The most important lesson we can teach about fire is how rapidly it can spread. From the time a smoke alarm sounds in a typical home, a family may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely. Knowing how to use those minutes wisely is the key to survival. I urge every American to develop and practice regularly a home fire escape plan that identifies two ways out of each room and establishes a meeting place where household members can reunite outside the home. In addition, it is crucial that smoke alarms be installed and properly maintained on every level of the home. To raise public awareness of the importance of home fire escape plans, the National Fire Protection Association, in partnership with the Federal Emer- gency Management Agency through its United States Fire Administration and America's fire departments, launched a 3-year program in 1998 called "Fire Drills: The Great Escape!" To date, this program is credited with sav- ing at least 58 lives. In support of this program, on Wednesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. local time, fire departments in communities across America 172

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 Proclamations Proc. 7355 will sound the alarm signaling the start of "The Great Escape" fire drill to test the effectiveness of families' fire escape plans. I encourage all Ameri- cans to participate in this important and potentially lifesaving event. As we observe this week, let us also express our pride in and gratitude for the devoted service of our Nation's firefighters and emergency response personnel. They uphold our country's finest values--commitment and com- munity, teamwork and trust, courage and sacrifice. Day in and day out, these extraordinary men and women put their lives on the line to protect our families and our property from the devastating effects of fire, and many of them pay the ultimate price for their devotion. We will honor their memory on Sunday, October 8, 2000, at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 8 through October 14, 2000, as Fire Prevention Week. I encourage the people of the United States to take an active role in fire prevention not only during this week, but also throughout the year. I call upon every citizen to pay tribute to our firefighters and emergency response personnel who have lost their lives or been injured in the line of duty and to those brave men and women who carry on their noble tradition of service. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7355 of October 6, 2000 National School Lunch Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation One of the best ways we can move forward as a society is to meet our obli- gations to our children. President Harry Truman recognized this profound responsibility when he signed the National School Lunch Act into law in 1946. The significance of this legislation went beyond the daily meal that children would receive; the National School Lunch Program firmly estab- lished the Federal Government's commitment to work in partnership with States, schools, and the agricultural community to administer a major pro- gram designed to improve children's diets and, in turn, their overall health and well-being. Today, more than 96,000 schools serve lunches to over 27 million children every day--more than half of them for free or at a reduced price, so that no schoolchild in America, regardless of family income, need go hungry at lunchtime. We have also built on the program's success by establishing a number of child nutrition initiatives administered by the Department of Ag- riculture-from the School Breakfast Program, which helps ensure eligible children are ready to learn; to the Summer Food Service Program, which 173

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 Proc. 7355 Title 3--The President serves healthy meals and snacks to low-income children during long school vacations; to the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which provides nu- tritious meals and snacks to infants and young children in day care and to adults with physical or mental disabilities who are enrolled in adult day care. Most recently, we authorized funding through the Child Nutrition Re- authorization Act of 1998 to make snacks available to children and teen- agers enrolled in after-school programs. We can be proud that these school meal programs promote the well-being of some of our Nation's most vulnerable children by providing them with the nourishment they need to develop healthy bodies and sound minds. Nutritious meals help students reach their full potential by keeping them alert and attentive in the classroom. As both common sense and extensive scientific research confirm, a hungry child cannot focus on schoolwork as well as one who has been fed a nutritious meal. The National School Lunch Program also offers us a valuable tool for iden- tifying children who are eligible for health insurance under Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Since 60 percent of children who lack adequate health coverage participate in the school lunch program, sharing eligibility information can improve our outreach efforts and bring us closer to our goal of universal health care for all of America's children. My proposed budget for fiscal 2001 sets aside $345 million over 10 years to help schools share information with Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program so that we can enhance our efforts to reach eligi- ble children and their families. In addition, this summer I announced an initiative to expand the school lunch program to the developing world. This initiative will make school lunches and breakfasts available in the poorest countries for the poorest children, helping students whose defi- ciencies in nutrition affect their cognitive development and attracting chil- dren who otherwise might never attend school. As we observe National School Lunch Week this year, let us pay tribute to the thousands of State and local school food service professionals across America whose hard work and dedication make these programs a reality for our children; and let us acknowledge the important role school lunches play in the healthy development of so many students. In recognition of the contributions of the National School Lunch Program to the health, education, and well-being of our Nation's children, the Con- gress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-780), has des- ignated the week beginning the second Sunday in October of each year as "National School Lunch Week" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 8 through October 14, 2000, as National School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize those individuals whose efforts contribute so much to the success of our national child nutrition programs, whether at the Federal, State, or local level. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 174

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 Proclamations Proc. 7356 Proclamation 7356 of October 6, 2000 National Children's Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Children hold a special place in our lives, and raising healthy, happy chil- dren is the greatest success any parent can hope to achieve; it should also be an important goal of every member of society, because children are pro- foundly influenced by the people and environment around them. The strongest influence, of course, is often child's family; but good schools and nurturing communities also play a vital role in helping children reach their full potential. Over the past 7-1/2 years, my Administration has worked with families and communities across the country to meet the needs of America's chil- dren, and we can be proud of what we have accomplished together. We have made education one of our highest priorities, to ensure that every child is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve personal fulfillment and success. By expanding Head Start and Early Head Start for preschoolers; promoting high academic standards, smaller class sizes, teacher quality, and charter schools for primary and secondary school students; and providing loans, scholarships, and tax credits so that millions of young Americans can attend college, we are building a world-class edu- cation system that will serve our children well. We have achieved other important legislative victories for children and families, including a $500 child tax credit, a $1 per hour increase in the minimum wage, expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit, passing the Family and Medical Leave Act, enacting the largest expansion of health in- surance for children ever, and creating incentives to move more children from foster care to safe, loving, and permanent homes. As a result of these victories, the child poverty rate in our country has dropped by 22 percent since 199a; millions of working parents have taken time off to care for a new child or sick relative; child immunization rates are at an all-time high, with 90 percent of toddlers receiving crucial vaccinations; and adoptions increased nearly 65 percent between 1996 and 1999. We have shown our commitment to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe and nurturing environment through additional measures such as teen pregnancy prevention efforts, welfare reform that moves families from eco- nomic dependency to self-sufficiency, expanded access to affordable hous- ing and homeownership, and responsible fatherhood initiatives to ensure that fathers provide both the financial and emotional support their children need. And, to help working families provide for their children, we are con- tinuing our efforts to improve access to high-quality, safe, and affordable child care. We know that from infancy through adolescence, in child-care settings and after-school programs, children can learn and thrive with the right care, attention, and education. We owe them no less. As we observe National Children's Day this year, let us recommit ourselves to using every resource in this time of unprecedented prosperity to build a bright future for all our children. Let us show our love for them not only through our words, but also by making the tough decisions and important 175

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 Proc. 7357 Title 3--The President investments necessary to give them the opportunity to achieve their dreams. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 8, 2000, as National Children's Day. I urge all Americans to express their love and appreciation for children on this day and every day throughout the year, and to work within their communities to nurture, love, and teach all our children. I invite Federal officials, State and local governments, and par- ticularly all American families to join together in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to honor our Nation's children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7357 of October 6, 2000 Columbus Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During this first year of the new century, the American people have de- voted time and thought to the people and events of our Nation's past so that we might better prepare for the challenges of the future. While Chris- topher Columbus' epic voyage took place almost three centuries before the founding of our democracy, his journey helped shape our national experi- ence and offers important lessons as we chart our own course for the 21st century. One of the most valuable of those lessons is the importance of sustaining our spirit of adventure, our willingness to explore new concepts and new horizons. Columbus, after careful study and planning, rejected the conven- tional thinking of his time, sailed for the open seas, and succeeded in opening up a New World for the people of Europe. Like Columbus, our founders rejected the familiar paths of the past and ventured boldly to cre- ate a new form of government that has profoundly shaped world history. Explorers, pioneers, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs--all have found a ref- uge in America and a chance to achieve their dreams. Today we have other worlds to explore--from the deepest oceans to the outermost reaches of space to the genetic code of human life. The same ad- venturous spirit that propelled Columbus' explorations will enable us to challenge old assumptions, acquire new knowledge, and broaden the hori- zons of humankind. Columbus' story illustrates the importance of diversity. Columbus was born and raised in Italy; he learned much of his seafaring knowledge and experi- ence from Portuguese sailors and navigators; and he put those skills in service to the King and Queen of Spain, who funded his explorations. By 176

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 Proclamations Proc. 7358 establishing a safe, reliable route between Europe and the New World, Co- lumbus opened the door for subsequent explorers from Spain, France, and England and for the millions of immigrants who would be welcomed by America in later centuries. But the encounters between Columbus and other European explorers and the native peoples of the Western Hemi- sphere also underscore what can happen when cultures clash and when we are unable to understand and respect people who are different from us. While more than 500 years have passed since Christopher Columbus first sailed to these shores, the lessons of his voyage are still with us. Brave, determined, open to new ideas and new experiences, in many ways he foreshadowed the character of the American people who honor him today. In tribute to Columbus' many achievements, the Congress, by joint resolu- tion of April a0, 10a4 (4g Star. 657), and an Act of June 2g, 1\3656g (g2 Star. 250), has requested the President to proclaim the second Monday in Octo- ber of each year as "Columbus Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October O, 2000, as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appro- priate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of Christopher Columbus. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7358 of October 6, 2000 Leif Erikson Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year, as we mark the beginning of a new millennium, we also cele- brate the 1000th anniversary of Europe's first contact with North America. At the turn of the last millennium, the legendary explorer Leif Erikson-- son of Iceland, grandson of Norway--sailed across the cold waters of the Atlantic from his home in Greenland to the eastern coast of North America, completing the first documented voyage of Europeans to the New World. In the ensuing centuries, millions of other men and women followed the lead of these brave Vikings--some seeking riches, some seeking adventure, all in search of a new and better life. Families from Denmark, Finland, Ice- land, Sweden, and Norway would make their new homes in communities like New Sweden, Delaware; Oslo, Minnesota; and Denmark, Iowa, bringing with them a reverence for freedom and a deep love of democracy that stemmed from their own egalitarian traditions. More than 10 million Amer- icans today can trace their roots to the Nordic countries, and their family ties, traditions, and values have strengthened the warm friendship our Na- tion has always enjoyed with the people of Scandinavia. 177

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Rh and with much difficulty traced the faded remains of the gilt inscription giving the name of the society who had presented it to the boat, "Ah, sir, though every one must he pleased at the thought of the presence in public places of such a book, yet there is something that abates the satisfaction. Look at this volume; on the outside, battered as any old valise in the baggage-room; and inside, white and virgin as the hearts of lilies in bud."

"So it is. so it is," said the old man sadly, his attention for the first directed to the circumstance.

"Nor is this the only time," continued the other, "that I have observed these public Bibles in boats and hotels. All much like this—old without, and new within. True, this aptly typifies that internal freshness, the best mark of truth, however ancient; but then, it speaks not so well as could be wished for the good book's esteem in the minds of the traveling public. I may err, but it seems to me that if more confidence was put in it by the traveling public, it would hardly be so."

With an expression very unlike that with which he had bent over the Detector, the old man sat meditating upon his companion's remarks a while; and, at last, with a rapt look, said: "And yet, of all people, the traveling public most need to put trust in that guardianship which is made known in this book."

"True, true," thoughtfully assented the other.

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 Proc. 7359 Title 3--The President In celebration of this friendship and our shared pride in Leif Erikson's ex- ploits, Americans have joined with the Nordic countries to commemorate this special anniversary. The Smithsonian Institution sponsored a traveling exhibit earlier this year to highlight the Viking explorations of North Amer- ica; the Library of Congress hosted an international symposium on the an- cient texts of the Icelandic Sagas, many of which were displayed in the United States for the first time; and we joined Iceland in creating our first jointly issued coin to commemorate Leif Erikson's historic voyage. These cultural initiatives reflect the strong ties and long history between the United States and the Nordic countries, and we continue to cooperate on many mutual goals. The Nordic countries are our full partners in the Northern Europe Initiative (NEI), which we launched in 1997 to build on the dramatic progress toward a free Europe that occurred following the break-up of the Soviet Union. Through the NEI, we are working together to promote democracy, stability, and prosperity in the Baltic nations and northwest Russia, to facilitate their fuller integration into Western institu- tions, and to cooperate on such cross-border issues as energy, health, law enforcement, and the environment. In addition, many of the best and brightest entrepreneurs in America and the Nordic countries are collabo- rating to encourage trade and the spread of innovative ideas and tech- nologies around the world. Americans and Nordics alike value courage, independence, energy, and resourcefulness; working together in this new millennium, we are charting a new course for our people just as exciting and full of promise as the one Leif Erikson traveled a thousand years ago. In honor of Leif Erikson and of our Nordic American heritage, the Con- gress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September 2, 1964, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim October 9 of each year as "Leif Erikson Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 9, 2000, as Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic American heritage. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7359 of October 10, 2000 Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Impeding the Peace Process in Sierra Leone By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In light of the longstanding political and humanitarian crisis in Sierra Leone, I have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to restrict the entry into the United States as immigrants and nonimmigrants 178

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 Proclamations Proc. 7360 of certain foreign nationals who plan, engage in, or benefit from activities that support the Revolutionary United Front or that otherwise impede the peace process in Sierra Leone, and the spouses, children of any age, and parents of such persons. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, by the power vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of Amer- ica, including section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1182(f)), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of persons described in section 1 of this procla- mation would, except as provided for in section 2 or 3 of this proclama- tion, be detrimental to the interests of the United States. I therefore hereby proclaim that: Section 1. The entry into the United States as immigrants and non- immigrants of persons who plan, engage in, or benefit from activities that support the Revolutionary United Front or that otherwise impede the peace process in Sierra Leone, and the spouses, children of any age, and parents of such persons, is hereby suspended. Sec. 2. Section 1 shall not apply with respect to any person otherwise cov- ered by section 1 where the entry of such person would not be contrary to the interests of the United States. Sec. 3. Persons covered by sections 1 and 2 shall be identified pursuant to such procedures as the Secretary may establish under section 5 of this proclamation. Sec. 4. Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to derogate from United States obligations under applicable international agreements. Sec. 5. The Secretary of State shall have responsibility to implement this proclamation pursuant to such procedures as the Secretary may establish. Sec. 6. This proclamation is effective immediately and shall remain in ef- fect, in whole or in part, until such time as the Secretary of State deter- mines that it is no longer necessary and should be terminated, in whole or in part. The Secretary of State's determination shall be effective upon publication of such determination in the Federal Register. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7360 of October 10, 2000 Eleanor Roosevelt Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most influential figures of the 20th cen- tury, and her life spanned some of the most dramatic and challenging 179

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 Proc. 7360 Title 3--The President events in modern history. Steadfast in her commitment to America, democ- racy, and a world that honored human rights, she told Americans across the Nation, "We are on trial to show what democracy means." Through the Great Depression, two world wars, the Holocaust, the creation of the United Nations, the Cold War, and the civil rights movement, her singular integrity and clear moral vision helped forge a better life for people around the world. Eleanor Roosevelt was our longest-serving First Lady, and her dedicated ef- forts as a political leader, humanitarian, social activist, and journalist have made her an icon to millions. During the 12 years of Franklin Delano Roo- sevelt's Administration, she traveled tirelessly around the country, listen- ing to the American people's problems, concerns, joys, and fears. She saw firsthand the ravages that poverty, greed, ignorance, and bigotry wreaked on the lives of ordinary Americans. She advocated strongly for our Nation's disadvantaged--urging an end to child labor, pushing for the establishment of a minimum wage, speaking out for workers' rights, confronting racial discrimination in New Deal programs, and encouraging greater power and independence for women in the workplace. But perhaps her greatest achievement would come in the years after her husband's death. A delegate to the General Assembly of the newly created United Nations from 1945 to 1951, Eleanor Roosevelt was elected Chair- person of the U.N.'s Human Rights Commission in 1946. She played a piv- otal role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and its final language vividly reflects her humanitarian ideals and uncompro- mising commitment to the inherent worth of every human being. The first article of the Declaration, "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights," set the standard by which all future human rights char- ters would be judged. Whether working for the United Nations, the NAACP, the Girl Scouts, the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women, or the National Con- ference of Christians and Jews, Eleanor Roosevelt devoted her boundless energy to creating a world defined by respect for and dedication to demo- cratic values. She was a woman ahead of her time, and her achievements transcend her generation. As we seek to chart a steady course for America, democracy, and human rights in this new century, we need only look to her values, character, and accomplishments to provide us with an unfailing moral compass. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2000, the anniversary of her birthday, as Eleanor Roosevelt Day. I call upon gov- ernment officials, educators, labor leaders, employers, diplomats, human rights activists, and citizens of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 180

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 Proclamations Proc. 7361 Proclamation 7361 of October 10, 2000 General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each year on October 11, we solemnly pause to honor the life and achieve- ments of Casimir Pulaski, a true here whose devotion to liberty has in- spired the gratitude of the American people for moro than 200 years. Born to wealth and privilege in Poland, Pulaski sacrificed both by joining his father and brothers in the fight against tyranny and foreign oppression in his beloved homeland. His battlefield exploits earned him a leading po- sition among Polish patriotic forces as well as renown and admiration throughout Europe. After years of braving insurmountable odds, however, Pulaski and his fellow freedom fighters were overwhelmed by enemy forces. Undaunted, he continued to battle for Poland's freedom while in exile in Turkey and France. Impressed by Pulaski's military record and reverence for freedom, Ben- jamin Franklin wrote from his post in Paris to George Washington and suc- ceeded in helping Pulaski secure a commission in the Continental Army. As a result of Pulaski's brave and able conduct at the battle of Brandywine Creek in 1777, the Continental Congress granted him a Brigadier General commission and the command of all Continental Army cavalry forces. For the next 2 years, General Pulaski contributed much to the American cause in the Revolutionary War through his battlefield expertise, mastery of cav- alry tactics, and extraordinary courage. On October 9, 1779, Pulaski was gravely wounded at the siege of Savannah while leading patriot forces against fire from enemy batteries. He died 2 days later, far from his beloved homeland and mourned by the brave Americans whose cause he had made his own. Today, as both the United States and Poland enjoy freedom and growing prosperity and look forward to a bright future as friends and NATO allies, we remember with profound appreciation Casimir Pulaski's resolve and sacrifice and the generations of Poles and Americans like him who val- iantly fought to secure the peace and liberty we enjoy today. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, Octo- ber 11, 2000, as General Pulaski Memorial Day. I encourage all Americans to commemorate this occasion with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto sot my hand this tenth day of Oc- tober, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 181

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 Proc. 7362 Title 3--The President Proclamation 7362 of October 12, 2000 Death of American Servicemembers Aboard the United States Ship Cole By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation As a mark of respect for those who died on the United States Ship COLE, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the fia\365 of the United States shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildin\365s and \365rounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throu\365hout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sun- sot, Monday, October 16, 2000. I also direct that the fia\365 shall be flown at half-staff for the same ]on\365th of time at all United States embassies, ]o\365a- tiens, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, includin\365 all military fa- cilities and naval vessels and stations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto sot my hand this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7363 of October 12, 2000 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On October 12, 1900, the United States Navy commissioned its first sub- marine, the U.S.S. Holland. Few people realized that this vessel would be the first in a long line of innovative and technically sophisticated ships that would launch a new era in our national defense. Although early-20th century submarines were small, cramped, and some- what limited in use, a few visionary American naval leaders recognized their great potential as both offensive and defensive weapons. By the end of World War I, American submarines were patrolling our Nation's coasts and supporting Allied efforts to keep the sea lanes open along the Euro- pean coast and around the British Isles. In the 1930s, thanks to the deter- mination of submarine force leaders and notable improvements by ship de- signers and builders, U.S. submarines evolved into a powerful offensive force, equipped with enough fuel, food, and weapons to sustain long-range, independent, open-sea patrols. In 1941, when Imperial Japanese forces destroyed much of the U.S. battle fleet in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy Submarine Force stepped into the breach and played a pivotal role in winning the war in the Pacific. With submerged attacks during daylight hours and surface at- 182

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 Proclamations Proc. 7363 tacks at night, U.S. submarines inflicted a devastating toll on the }apanese Imperial Navy and merchant marine. By war's end, our submarine force had sunk 30 percent of the enemy's naval force and 60 percent of their merchant ships. But this impressive victory came at a heavy price: the sub- marine force suffered the highest casualty rate of any component of the U.S. Armed Services. Of the 16,000 Americans who served in submarines during the war, more than 3,500 gave their lives. As the Cold War dawned, the U.S. Submarine Force once again helped to turn the tide of history, this time by deterring war. In 1954, under the lead- ership of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, nuclear power was introduced to the fleet on the U.S.S. Nautilus. Together with advances in hull design, si- lencing techniques, and sonic detection, nuclear power dramatically im- proved the speed, stealth, and range of U.S. submarines. By the 1960s, when ballistic missiles were successfully launched from submerged sub- marines, the U.S. Navy Submarine Force helped protect the Free World from Soviet aggression by conducting reconnaissance missions and by en- suring that the United States could retaliate effectively against any nuclear attack from the Soviet Union or its allies. The end of the Cold War, however, did not bring an end to the challenges facing our submarine force, as the outbreak of regional disturbances re- placed the threat of all-out nuclear conflict. Modern submarines, with their ability to remain submerged for long periods of time, excel at gathering timely and accurate information about potential trouble spots around the globe. Should the need arise, our submarine force can also exercise power- ful offensive capabilities, as it did during Operation Desert Storm in Ku- wait and Iraq and Operation Allied Force in Kosovo. Today's submariners continue to build on a proud tradition of service by protecting U.S. inter- ests, defending our freedom and that of our allies, and helping to shape a more peaceful world in the 21st century. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 12, 2000, as the 100th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force. I call upon all Americans to observe this centennial celebration with appropriate pro- grams, ceremonies, and activities in honor of those patriots, past and present, who have played a part in the rich history of the U.S. Navy Sub- marine Force--from ship designers and builders to logisticians and support personnel to submarine crews and their families--and in tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom. Because of the vision, dedication, courage, and selfiessness of generations of these brave Americans, the United States today has a submarine force second to none, whose unprece- dented contributions to intelligence, deterfence, and offensive military ca- pability will continue to serve as a strong pillar of our Nation's security in the years to come. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 183

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 Proc. 7364 Title 3--The President Proclamation 7364 of October 16, 2000 Amending Proclamation 7362, Display of the Flag at Half- Staff as a Mark of Respect for Those Who Died on the United States Ship Cole By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation By the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to ex- tend the display of the flag at half-staff as a mark of respect for those who died on the United States Ship COLE, it is hereby ordered that Proclama- tion 7362 of October 12, 2000, is amended by deleting in the first sentence the words "Monday, October 16" and inserting in their place the words "Wednesday, October 18." IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7365 of October 14, 2000 National Character Counts Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The term "character" is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning "to inscribe," reflecting the conviction that character is not innate, but rather is instilled through the influence, example, and guidance of the people around us. One of our greatest responsibilities as adults and citizens, there- fore, is to ensure that we teach our children, by word and deed, the values that will help them develop into men and women of strong character. This vital endeavor begins with the family and particularly with parents, who are their children's first teachers. The process continues in our schools--not only in the classroom, but also in the hallways, in the cafe- teria, and on the playing field. We have many opportunities to instill in our children the elements of good character--citizenship, fairness, compas- sion, honesty, tolerance, and responsibility--and it is up to every citizen and organization to make the most of these opportunities. My Administration has strived to assist parents, caregivers, teachers, and religious and community leaders in this vital effort. We have worked with the entertainment industry to increase educational programming on tele- vision and to create a voluntary ratings system to help parents reinforce the values they want to impart to their children. And 4 years ago, I was proud to sign legislation that requires new televisions sold in our country to in- clude the V-chip, a device that allows parents to control the programs that their children watch on television. Recognizing the significant amount of 184

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 Proclamations Proc. 7366 time our children spend in school, we have also created partnerships with States under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to assist school districts in developing curriculum materials, providing teacher training, and integrating character education into the curriculum. We have funded innovative after-school programs to offer young people mentors and role models to inspire them and to engage them in productive activities at the end of the school day. We have also promoted citizen service--one of the greatest character-build- ing tools available to our society. Through initiatives such as America Reads, the Corporation for National and Community Service, the National Senior Service Corps, the Peace Corps, and AmeriCorps, Americans of every age, background, gender, and race are experiencing the rewards of helping others, and in the process becoming more responsible citizens. We can also teach young Americans a vital lesson about character by exercising our right to vote and participating in the democratic process--a process that Americans of notable character established more than two centuries ago. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15 through October 21, 2000, as National Character Counts Week. I call upon the peo- ple of the United States, government officials, educators, religious, commu- nity, and business leaders to commemorate this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7366 of October 14, 2000 National Forest Products Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In the early years of the 20th century, President Theodore Roosevelt chal- lenged his fellow citizens to begin the vital task of conserving the precious natural resources with which America has been so abundantly blessed. As part of his notable conservation achievements, he consolidated 65 million acres of Federal forest reserves into the National Forest System and created the United States Forest Service to provide wise stewardship of these lands for future generations. Today, the National Forest System comprises more than 190 million acres of forests and grasslands, a priceless remnant of the great wilderness that once stretched across our country. Whether sustaining ecosystems, sup- plying water, providing lumber, or offering recreation, these precious areas benefit millions of Americans. 185

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 Proc. 7367 Title 3--The President We must continue to sustain the health and beauty of the forestlands Presi- dent Roosevelt first set aside for us so many decades ago. I am proud that my Administration has made significant progress in improving the manage- ment of Federal forestlands. With science-based planning and research, we have sought to achieve a balance between strengthening protections for wildlife and water quality and providing a steady, sustainable supply of the building materials, paper products, and other commodities we need to meet the challenges of our growing economy. America's forests have always offered us unique and irreplaceable benefits. They are a treasured inheritance, and we must ensure in this new century that our policies and actions sustain this precious legacy for the prosperity and well-being of generations to come. To recognize the importance of our forests in ensuring the long-term wel- fare of our Nation, the Congress, by Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday in October of each year as "National Forest Products Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15 through October 21, 2000, as National Forest Products Week. I call upon all Americans to ob- serve this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7367 of October 14, 2000 White Cane Safety Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Last month at the Olympic Games in Sydney, American runner Maria Run- yan made history in the women's 1500-meter race. She was not considered a favorite in the event and won no medals, placing ninth in the final com- petition. But as the first legally blind athlete ever to qualify for and com- pete in an Olympic event, Maria set an extraordinary precedent and proved to millions of people across the globe that disability need not be a limita- tion on achievement or a barrier to success. Maria Runyan's accomplishment reflects the spirit of two historic pieces of legislation whose milestone anniversaries we celebrate this year. Ten years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law to guarantee access to public accommodations and services and to outlaw workplace discrimination for people with disabilities. Twenty-five years ago, the Indi- viduals with Disabilities Education Act became law, ensuring that people with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. Both of these laws have made a significant impact on the lives of millions 186

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 Proclamations Proc. 7368 of Americans with disabilities by allowing them to pursue their dreams and make their own contributions to our society. But even before passage of these landmark laws, the white cane was help- ing to open doors of opportunity for many blind and visually impaired Americans. With proper training, people using the white cane can enioy greater mobility and safety by determining the location of curbs, steps, un- even pavement, and other physical obstacles in their path. The white cane has given them the freedom to travel independently to their schools and workplaces and to participate more fully in the life of their communities. The white cane is a simple tool, but, like Marla Runyan's accomplishments, it reminds us that the only barriers against people with disabilities are dis- criminatory attitudes and practices that our society has too often placed in their way. As we observe White Cane Safety Day, let us reaffirm our com- mitment to building a society where we embrace the talents, energy, and contributions of every individual. To honor the many achievements of blind and visually impaired citizens and to recognize the white cane's significance in advancing independence, the Congress, by ioint resolution approved October 6, 1964, has designated October 15 of each year as "White Cane Safety Day." NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2000, as White Cane Safety Day. I call upon the people of the United States, government offi- cials, educators, and business leaders to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7368 of October 20, 2000 National Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Every day in America, approximately 10 children are shot and killed. Chil- dren 15 years old and younger are murdered with firearms at a higher rate in this country than in 25 other industrialized countries combined. These tragedies are an urgent reminder that we must not waver in our national commitment to reduce gun violence and to make our society safer for our children. We are beginning to see some progress in our efforts. Since 1992, the na- tional violent crime rate has dropped by more than 20 percent; violent crimes committed with firearms have dropped by 35 percent; and the fire- arms homicide rate has fallen over 40 percent. We have achieved much of 187

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 Proc. 7368 Title 3--The President this progress by embracing a collaborative, community-based approach to gun crime prevention and reduction. Gun violence issues differ in each community, and no single program or approach works everywhere. In response to a directive I issued last year to help reduce gun violence and save lives, United States Attorneys and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Field Division Directors for each of our Nation's 94 Federal judicial districts have developed locally co- ordinated gun violence reduction strategies. Working closely with local law enforcement, elected officials, and other community leaders, they are tai- loring plans to local needs and developing strategies to prevent gun crimes from occurring and crack down on gun criminals. A major goal of our strategy to reduce gun violence and ensure the safety of our children is to keep guns out of the wrong hands. We passed the Brady Act to help accomplish this goal by requiring that every person who purchases a firearm from a federally licensed dealer submit to a back- ground check. To date, Brady background checks have prevented more than 536,000 felons and other prohibited individuals from acquiring fire- arms. We also succeeded in banning assault weapons, making "zero toler- ance" for guns in schools the law of the land, and passing legislation that prohibits juveniles from possessing handguns. However, our determination to reduce gun violence must not stop there. I have called on the Congress to build on these measures by passing legislation that closes the gun show loophole, mandates child safety locks with every handgun sold, and bans large-capacity ammunition clips. We have also provided funding for more than 100,000 community police officers; for the Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative to reduce youth vi- olence through collaborative, community-based efforts; and for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers--safe places where students can go after school to participate in constructive activities and avoid the dangers of guns, gangs, and drugs. But none of these efforts can succeed without the commitment of America's youth. It takes courage to resist negative peer pressure; it takes character to settle disputes without resorting to violence; and it takes a sense of per- sonal responsibility to tell an adult when others fail to live up to these standards. On this National Day of Concern, I ask every young American to sign a Student Pledge Against Gun Violence, which contains a solemn oath never to bring a gun to school, never to use a gun to settle a dispute, and to use their influence to keep others from using guns. By doing so, they will take an important, life-affirming step toward a brighter and safer future. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 21, 2000, as a National Day of Concern About Young People and Gun Violence. On this day, I call upon young people in classrooms and communities across the United States to voluntarily sign the Student Pledge Against Gun Vio- lence. I also call upon all Americans to commit themselves anew to helping our Nation's young people reject violence and to make our schools and neighborhoods safe places for learning and recreation. 188

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 Proclamations Proc. 7369 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7369 of October 24, 2000 United Nations Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fifty-five years ago, the United States played a leading role in founding the United Nations, and the treaty creating the U.N. was signed in San Fran- cisco. Today, we are proud to serve as host country for the United Nations, whose headquarters in New York City stands as an enduring symbol of the promise of international peace and cooperation. The United States remains fully committed to the principles of the United Nations Charter, and we support efforts to make the U.N. a more effective tool to meet the challenges of our changing world. Many of those chal- lenges-poverty, disease, ethnic violence, and regional conflict--recognize no borders and can only be addressed by nations working together with shared resources and common goals. The United Nations is uniquely posi- tioned to facilitate such collaborative efforts. Today, more than half the world's people live under governments of their own choosing, an achievement that reflects the role the U.N. has played as a steadfast peacemaker and staunch advocate of international human rights. But three- fourths of those people live in developing countries, and more than a billion of them live in abiect poverty. Through agencies such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the U.N. is working to address this gap between the world's richest and poorest countries by sup- porting comprehensive debt relief and providing billions of dollars in loans and grants to developing nations for proiects that promote health, nutrition, education, entrepreneurship, and civil society. While the devastating world wars of the 20th century are now a part of his- tory, ethnic and regional conflicts continue to threaten global stability and contribute to human misery. Millions of innocent people have lost their lives in such conflicts, and millions of families have been driven from their homelands to seek refuge in neighboring nations. Through its international diplomacy efforts, peacekeeping operations, and humanitarian assistance, the United Nations serves as a beacon of hope for countries torn apart by ethnic, religious, or regional strife. In September of this year, the leaders of 189 countries came together in New York at the United Nations Millennium Summit. This unprecedented gathering of international leaders reaffirmed that the importance of the U.N.'s mission is undiminished after more than 5 decades of extraordinary challenge and global change. As we observe United Nations Day this year, let us celebrate the spirit of international cooperation and dedication to peace enshrined in the U.N. 189

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 Proc. 7370 Title 3--The President Charter. For 55 years, the United Nations has led the world in addressing international security problems and promoting human rights and human dignity. Today we reaffirm our commitment to this vital institution and pledge to work with other member nations to ensure that the U.N. is equipped with the resources it needs to remain a powerful instrument of the international community and an effective force for the common good. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2000, as United Nations Day. I encourage all Americans to educate themselves about the activities and accomplishments of the United Nations and to ob- serve this day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities de- voted to enhancing international cooperation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7370 of November 5, 2000 National Family Caregivers Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation All Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the family caregivers among us-- the generous, compassionate individuals who daily face the challenge of caring for loved ones who are frail, chronically ill, or living with disabil- ities that restrict their independence. These everyday heroes, living quietly among us in families and communities across the country, are the maior source of long-term care in America. By providing billions of dollars' worth of caregiving services each year, they dramatically reduce the demands on our Nation's health care system and make an extraordinary contribution to the quality of life of their loved ones. Caregivers often pay an emotional and physical price as well as a financial one. Few enioy any free time because they must iuggle the demands of home and work while meeting the special needs of the individuals in their care. Many do not have the support of other family members or friends and consequently experience depression, a sense of isolation, and the stress of knowing they must carry out their important duties alone. Studies have in- dicated that such caregiver stress can have a physical consequence, contrib- uting to a higher mortality rate among elderly caregivers who themselves have a history of chronic illness. But caregivers should not have to face their challenges alone, and my Ad- ministration has worked hard to ensure that they will not have to do so. I am pleased that the Congress has finally passed the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000, which will strengthen and improve the services available to senior citizens in every State, from home-delivered meals to transportation services to legal assistance. This legislation also includes au- 190

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 Proclamations Proc. 7371 thorization for our new National Family Caregiver Support Program, which will provide quality respite care and other support services to hundreds of thousands of families who are struggling to care for loved ones. The Long-Term Care Security Act that I signed into law in September au- thorizes the Office of Personnel Management to negotiate with private in- surers to offer more affordable, high-quality, long-term care insurance poli- cies to Federal employees, retirees, and their families. This initiative will help some 13 million Americans better prepare for the future and ease the fear of having to deplete their life savings to care for a loved one. We must also help families who need long-term care assistance right now. I continue to call on the Congress to provide a $3,000 tax credit for the millions of Americans with long-term care needs and the families who care for them. Passage of a new, voluntary Medicare prescription drug benefit would also go a long way toward easing the financial burden on family caregivers. Caregiving touches us all, either within our own families or within our communities. As we observe National Family Caregivers Month, let us thank the millions of devoted men and women across our Nation who en- able our loved ones who are frail, chronically ill, or living with disabilities to live in dignity in the warmth and familiarity of home. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2000 as National Family Caregivers Month. I call upon all Americans to acknowl- edge and honor the contributions of caregivers to the quality of our na- tional life. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of No- vember, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7371 of November 7, 2000 National Adoption Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Families are the cornerstone of our Nation. Yet, today, tens of thousands of America's children are living within our child welfare system, without the sustained love and care of permanent families. For many of these chil- dren, often shuttled from one living situation to another, adoption opens the door to loving parents and permanent homes, where they can put down roots and learn what it means to be part of a safe, stable family. Adoption gives children who have been orphaned, abandoned, or abused a precious second chance at happiness; a chance to love and be loved and to reach their full potential in a secure, supportive environment. 191

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 Proc. 7371 Title 3--The President While foster care offers children a safe temporary haven, adoption allows children to have the permanent homes they deserve. That is why increasing the chances of adoption for children in the foster care system has been one of my Administration's chief goals. Over the last 8 years, we have worked with the Congress to craft legislation that makes it easier, faster, and more affordable for parents to adopt children. Adoptive parents--like all new parents--can now take time off to care for their newly adopted children without fear of losing their jobs. We have ensured health coverage for adopted children with special needs, barred discrimination and delays of adoptions on the basis of race or ethnicity, provided tax cuts to families adopting children, and offered States financial incentives to move children more rapidly from foster care into the permanent homes of loving families. We are beginning to see dramatic results from these efforts. Last year alone, 46,000 foster children were adopted--an increase of nearly 65 percent since 1996. All 50 States, as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have succeeded in increasing the number of children adopted from their child welfare systems. This puts us well on the way to meeting my goal of doubling the annual number of adoptions from 28,000 in 1996 to 56,000 in 2002. Despite our efforts, nearly 20,000 18-year-olds still leave foster care each year without the emotional, social, and financial support that adoptive fam- ilies provide. To help them make the challenging transition to successful, independent adulthood, I signed the Foster Care Independence Act last year. This legislation provides young people who are growing too old for the foster care system with better educational opportunities and access to health care, training, housing assistance, counseling, and other services. As we observe National Adoption Month, we should take pride in our progress, but realize that there is more work to be done. Let us recommit ourselves to giving our Nation's most vulnerable children what every child deserves and needs--a safe, stable home and a loving family. And let us also give thanks for the many generous and compassionate families who, through adoption, have opened their hearts and homes and changed a child's life forever. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2000 as National Adoption Month. I urge all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families and to par- ticipate in efforts to find permanent, loving homes for waiting children. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 192

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 Proclamations Proc. 7372 Proclamation 7372 of November 8, 2000 National American Indian Heritage Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are a special part of the tapestry of our Nation's history. As keepers of a rich and ancient cul- tural heritage, Native Americans share with all of us the beauty of their art, the power of their songs, and the graco of their people. As individuals, they have distinguished themselves in virtually every field, from the arts to the sciences, from the world of sports to the world of commerce. This month, we celebrate the culture and contributions of the first Ameri- cans. We also remember with sorrow the suffering they endured because of past Federal actions and policies that had long-term and often dev- astating consequences for Native Americans and their culture. But, as the new millennium dawns, there is reason for optimism. During my 1999 New Markets tour of the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota and my visit to the Navaio Nation in New Mexico in April of this year, I saw firsthand a strength of spirit and hope sweeping through Indian Country. The Vice President and I have worked with tribes to foster this hope--through eco- nomic development initiatives and improved education and health care. We still have much to accomplish, however. While my Administration has worked hard to bridge the digital divide and bring the Information Super- highway to Indian Country, some areas still do not have telephone and power lines. We continue striving to provide American Indians with the tools they need to strengthen family and community life by fighting pov- erty, crime, alcohol and drug abuse, and domestic violence, and we are working with tribes to improve academic achievement and strengthen tribal colleges. We are also seeking to ensure that tribal leaders have a voice equal to that of Federal and State officials in addressing issues of concern to all our citi- zens. I reaffirmed that commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determina- tion by issuing this month a revised Executive Order on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments. This order builds on prior actions and strengthens our government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes by ensuring that all Executive departments and agencies con- sult with Indian tribes and respect tribal sovereignty as the agencies con- sider policy initiatives that affect Indian communities. This year, my Administration proposed the largest budget increase ever for a comprehensive Native American initiative for health care, education, in- frastructure, and economic development. Just last month, as part of the De- partment of the Interior appropriations legislation, I signed into law one segment of this budget initiative that includes significant investments for school construction in Indian Country and the largest funding increase ever for the Indian Health Service. These are the kinds of investments that will empower tribal communities to address an array of needs and, ultimately, to achieve a better standard of living. Back in 1994, when I first met with the tribal leaders of more than 500 In- dian nations at the White House, I saw the strength and determination that 193

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 Proc. 7373 Title 3--The President have enabled Native Americans to overcome extraordinary barriers and protect their hard-won civil and political rights. Since then, by working to- gether, we have established a new standard for Federal Indian policy--one that promotes an effective government-to-government relationship between the Federal Government and the tribes, and that seeks to ensure greater prosperity, self-reliance, and hope for all Native Americans. While we can- not erase the tragedies of the past, we can create a future where all of our country's people share in America's great promise. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2000 as National American Indian Heritage Month. I urge all Americans, as well as their elected representatives at the Federal, State, local, and tribal levels, to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activi- ties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7373 of November 9, 2000 Boundary Enlargement of the Craters of the Moon National Monument By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The Craters of the Moon National Monument was established on May 2, 1924 (Presidential Proclamation 1694), for the purpose of protecting the un- usual landscape of the Craters of the Moon lava field. This "lunar" land- scape was thought to resemble that of the Moon and was described in the Proclamation as "weird and scenic landscape peculiar to itself." The un- usual scientific value of the expanded monument is the great diversity of exquisitely preserved volcanic features within a relatively small area. The expanded monument includes almost all the features of basaltic volcanism, including the craters, cones, lava flows, caves, and fissures of the 65-mile- long Great Rift, a geological feature that is comparable to the great rift zones of Iceland and Hawaii. It comprises the most diverse and geologically recent part of the lava terrain that covers the southern Snake River Plain, a broad lava plain made up of innumerable basalt lava flows that erupted during the past 5 million years. Since 1924, the monument has been expanded and boundary adjustments made through four presidential proclamations issued pursuant to the Antiq- uities Act (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431). Presidential Proclamation 1843 of July 23, 1928, expanded the monument to include certain springs for water supply and additional features of scientific interest. Presidential Proclama- tion 1916 of July 9, 1930, Presidential Proclamation 2499 of July 18, 1941, and Presidential Proclamation 3506 of November 19, 1962, made further 194

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 Proclamations Proc. 7373 adjustments to the boundaries. In 1996, a minor boundary adjustment was made by section 205 of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333, 110 Stat. 4093, 4106). This Proclamation enlarges the boundary to assure protection of the entire Great Rift volcanic zone and associated lava features, all objects of sci- entific interest. The Craters of the Moon, Open Crack, Kings Bowl, and Wapi crack sets and the associated Craters of the Moon, Kings Bowl, and Wapi lava fields constitute this volcanic rift zone system. Craters of the Moon is the largest basaltic volcanic field of dominantly Holocene age (less than 10,000 years old) in the conterminous United States. Each of the past eruptive episodes lasted up to several hundred years in duration and was separated from other eruptive episodes by quiet periods of several hundred years to about 3,000 years. The first eruptive episode began about 15,000 years ago and the latest ended about 2,100 years ago. Craters of the Moon holds the most diverse and youngest part of the lava terrain that covers the southern Snake River Plain of Idaho, a broad plain made up of innumerable basalt lava flows during the past 5 million years. The most recent eruptions at the Craters of the Moon took place about 2,100 years ago and were likely witnessed by the Shoshone people, whose legend speaks of a serpent on a mountain who, angered by lightening, coiled around and squeezed the mountain until the rocks crumbled and melted, fire shot from cracks, and liquid rock flowed from the fissures as the mountain exploded. The volcanic field now lies dormant, in the latest of a series of quiet periods that separate the eight eruptive episodes during which the 60 lava flows and 25 cinder cones of this composite volcanic field were formed. Some of the lava flows traveled distances of as much as 43 miles from their vents, and some flows diverged around areas of higher ground and rejoined downstream to form isolated islands of older terrain surrounded by new lava. These areas are called "kipukas." The kipukas provide a window on vegetative communities of the past that have been erased from most of the Snake River Plain. In many instances, the expanse of rugged lava surrounding the small pocket of soils has pro- tected the kipukas from people, animals, and even exotic plants. As a re- sult, these kipukas represent some of the last nearly pristine and undis- turbed vegetation in the Snake River Plain, including 700-year-old juniper trees and relict stands of sagebrush that are essential habitat for sensitive sage grouse populations. These tracts of relict vegetation are remarkable benchmarks that aid in the scientific study of changes to vegetative com- munities from recent human activity as well as the role of natural fire in the sagebrush steppe ecosystem. The Kings Bowl lava field and the Wapi lava field are included in the en- larged monument. The Kings Bowl field erupted during a single fissure eruption on the southern part of the Great Rift about 2,250 years ago. This eruption probably lasted only a few hours to a few days. The field pre- serves explosion pits, lava lakes, squeeze-ups, basalt mounds, and an ash blanket. The Wapi field probably formed from a fissure eruption simulta- neously with the eruption of the Kings Bowl field. With more prolonged activity over a period of months to a few years, the Wapi field formed a low shield volcano. The Bear Trap lava tube, located between the Craters of the Moon and the Wapi lava fields, is a cave system more than 15 miles long. The lava tube is remarkable for its length and for the number of well 195

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 Proc. 7373 Title 3--The President preserved lava-cave features, such as lava stalactites and curbs, the latter marking high stands of the flowing lava forever frozen on the lava tube walls. The lava tubes and pit craters of the monument are known for their unusual preservation of winter ice and snow into the hot summer months, due to shielding from the sun and the insulating properties of the basalt. Section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 43\177), author- izes the President, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation his- toric landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or con- trolled by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. WHEREAS it appears that it would be in the public interest to reserve such lands as an addition to the Craters of the Moon National Monument: NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Act of June 8, \177906 (34 Stat. 225, \1776 U.S.C. 43\177), do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as an addition to the Craters of the Moon National Monument, for the purpose of protecting the objects identified above, all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the United States with- in the boundaries of the area described on the map entitled "Craters of the Moon National Monument Boundary Enlargement" attached to and forming a part of this proclamation. The Federal land and interests in land reserved consist of approximately 66%287 acres, which is the smallest area compat- ible with the proper care and management of the obiects to be protected. All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, or leasing or other disposition under the public land laws, including but not limited to withdrawal from location, entry, and patent under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws re- lating to mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that fur- thers the protective purposes of the monument. For the purpose of pro- tecting the obiects identified above, the Secretary shall prohibit all motor- ized and mechanized vehicle use off road, except for emergency or author- ized administrative purposes. Lands and interests in lands within the proposed monument not owned by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the monument upon acqui- sition of title thereto by the United States. The Secretary of the Interior shall prepare a transportation plan that ad- dresses the actions, including road closures or travel restrictions, necessary to protect the obiects identified in this proclamation. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the area being added to the monument through the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service, pursuant to legal authorities, to implement the purposes of this proclamation. The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Manage- ment shall manage the monument cooperatively and shall prepare an agree- ment to share, consistent with applicable laws, whatever resources are nec- essary to manage properly the monument; however, the National Park Serv- ice shall have primary management authority over the portion of the monu-

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 Proclamations Proc. 7373 ment that includes the exposed lava flows, and shall manage the area under the same laws and regulations that apply to the current monument. The Bureau of Land Management shall have primary management authority over the remaining portion of the monument, as indicated on the map enti- tled, "Craters of the Moon National Monument Boundary Enlargement." Wilderness Study Areas included in the monument will continue to be managed under section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701-1782). The establishment of this monument is subiect to valid existing rights. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the iurisdiction of the State of Idaho with respect to fish and wildlife manage- ment. This proclamation does not reserve water as a matter of Federal law. Noth- ing in this reservation shall be construed as a relinquishment or reduction of any water use or rights reserved or appropriated by the United States on or before the date of this proclamation. The Secretary shall work with appropriate State authorities to ensure that water resources needed for monument purposes are available. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the rights of any Indian tribe. Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the Bureau of Land Manage- ment in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on all lands under its iurisdiction shall continue to apply with regard to the lands in the monument administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing with- drawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the national monument shall be the dominant reservation. Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, in- iure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument and not to locate or settle upon any of the lands thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 197

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 Proclamations Proc. 7374 Proclamation 7374 of November 9, 2000 Vermilion Cliffs National Monument By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Amid the sandstone slickrock, brilliant cliffs, and rolling sandy plateaus of the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument lie outstanding objects of sci- entific and historic interest. Despite its arid climate and rugged isolation, the monument contains a wide variety of biological objects and has a long and rich human history. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and unspoiled, qualities that are essential to the protection of the scientific and historic objects it contains. The monument is a geological treasure. Its centerpiece is the majestic Paria Platoam a grand terrace lying between two great geologic structures, the East Kaibab and the Echo Cliffs monoclines. The Vermilion Cliffs, which lie along the southern edge of the Paria Plateau, rise 3,000 feet in a spectac- ular escarpment capped with sandstone underlain by multicolored, actively eroding, dissected layers of shale and sandstone. The stunning Paria River Canyon winds along the east side of the plateau to the Colorado River. Ero- sion of the sedimentary rocks in this 2,500 foot deep canyon has produced a variety of geologic objects and associated landscape features such as am- phitheaters, arches, and massive sandstone walls. In the northwest portion of the monument lies Coyote Buttes, a geologically spectacular area where crossbeds of the Navajo Sandstone exhibit colorful banding in surreal hues of yellow, orange, pink, and red caused by the pre- cipitation of manganese, iron, and other oxides. Thin veins or fins of cal- cite cut across the sandstone, adding another dimension to the landscape. Humans have explored and lived on the plateau and surrounding canyons for thousands of years, since the earliest known hunters and gatherers crossed the area 12,000 or more years ago. Some of the earliest rock art in the Southwest can be found in the monument. High densities of Ancestral Puebloan sites can also be found, including remnants of large and small villages, some with intact standing walls, fieldhouses, trails, granaries, bur- ials, and camps. The monument was a crossroad for many historic expeditions. In \177776, the Dominguez-Escalante expedition of Spanish explorers traversed the monu- ment in search of a safe crossing of the Colorado River. After a first attempt at crossing the Colorado near the mouth of the Paria River failed, the ex- plorers traveled up the Paria Canyon in the monument until finding a steep hillside they could negotiate with horses. This took them out of the Paria Canyon to the east and up into the Ferry Swale area, after which they achieved their goal at the Crossing of the Fathers east of the monument. Antonio Armijo's \177829 Mexican trading expedition followed the Dominguez route on the way from Santa Fe to Los Angeles. Later, Mormon exploring parties led by Jacob Hamblin crossed south of the Vermilion Cliffs on missionary expeditions to the Hopi villages. Mormon pioneer John D. Lee established Lee's Ferry on the Colorado River just south of the monument in \17787\177. This paved the way for homesteads in the monument, still visible in remnants of historic ranch structures and associ-

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392 all our wanderings through this vale, how pleasant, not less than obligatory, to feel that we need start at no wild alarms, provide for no wild perils; trusting in that Power which is alike able and willing to protect us when we cannot ourselves."

His manner produced something answering to it in the cosmopolitan, who, leaning over towards him, said sadly: "Though this is a theme on which travelers seldom talk to each other, yet, to you, sir, I will say, that I share something of your sense of security. I have moved much about the world, and still keep at it; nevertheless, though in this land, and especially in these parts of it, some stories are told about steamboats and railroads fitted to make one a little apprehensive, yet, I may say that, neither by land nor by water, am I ever seriously disquieted, however, at times, transiently uneasy; since, with you, sir, I believe in a Committee of Safety, holding silent sessions over all, in an invisible patrol, most alert when we soundest sleep, and whose beat lies as much through forests as towns, along rivers as streets. In short, I never forget that passage of Scripture which says, 'Jehovah shall be thy confidence.' The traveler who has not this trust, what miserable misgivings must be his; or, what vain, short-sighted care must he take of himself."

"Even so," said the old man, lowly.

"There is a chapter," continued the other, again taking the book, "which, as not amiss, I must read you. But this lamp, solar-lamp as it is, begins to burn dimly."

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 Proc. 7374 Title 3--The President ated objects that tell the stories of early settlement. The route taken by the Mormon explorers along the base of the Paria Plateau would later become known as the Old Arizona Road or Honeymoon Trail. After the temple in St. George, Utah was completed in 1877, the Honeymoon Trail was used by Mormon couples who had already been married by civil authorities in the Arizona settlements, but also made the arduous trip to St. George to have their marriages solemnized in the temple. The settlement of the monument area by Mormon pioneers overlapped with another historic ex- ploration by John Wesley Powell, who passed through the monument dur- ing his scientific surveys of 1871. The monument contains outstanding biological objects that have been pre- served by remoteness and limited travel corridors. The monument's vegeta- tion is a unique combination of cold desert flora and warm desert grass- land, and includes one threatened species, Welsh's milkweed. This unusual plant, known only in Utah and Arizona, colonizes and stabilizes shifting sand dunes, but is crowded out once other vegetation encroaches. Despite sporadic rainfall and widely scattered ephemeral water sources, the monument supports a variety of wildlife species. At least twenty species of raptors have been documented in the monument, as well as a variety of reptiles and amphibians. California condors have been reintroduced into the monument in an effort to establish another wild population of this highly endangered species. Desert bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion, and other mammals roam the canyons and plateaus. The Paria River supports sensitive native fish, including the flannelmouth suck- er and the speckled dace. Section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431) authorizes the President, in his discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated upon the lands owned or controlled by the Government of the United States to be national monuments, and to reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of which in all cases shall be confined to the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected. WHEREAS it appears that it would be in the public interest to reserve such lands as a national monument to be known as the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument: NOW, THEREFORE, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Act of June 8, 1906 (34 Stat. 225, 16 U.S.C. 431), do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, for the pur- pose of protecting the objects identified above, all lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the United States within the boundaries of the area described on the map entitled "Vermilion Cliffs National Monu- ment" attached to and forming a part of this proclamation. The Federal land and interests in land reserved consist of approximately 293,000 acres, which is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and manage- ment of the objects to be protected. All Federal lands and interests in lands within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from all forms of entry, location, selection, sale, or leasing or other disposition under the public land laws, including but not limited to withdrawal from location, entry, 2OO

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 Proclamations Proc. 7374 and patent under the mining laws, and from disposition under all laws re- lating to mineral and geothermal leasing, other than by exchange that fur- thers the protective purposes of the monument. For the purpose of pro- tecting the objects identified above, the Secretary shall prohibit all motor- ized and mechanized vehicle use off road, except for emergency or author- ized administrative purposes. Lands and interests in lands within the proposed monument not owned by the United States shall be reserved as a part of the monument upon acqui- sition of title thereto by the United States. The Secretary of the Interior shall manage the monument through the Bu- reau of Land Management, pursuant to applicable legal authorities, to im- plement the purposes of this proclamation. The Secretary of the Interior shall prepare a transportation plan that ad- dresses the actions, including road closures or travel restrictions, necessary to protect the objects identified in this proclamation. The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to enlarge or diminish the jurisdiction of the State of Arizona with respect to fish and wildlife man- agement. This proclamation does not reserve water as a matter of Federal law. Noth- ing in this reservation shall be construed as a relinquishment or reduction of any water use or rights reserved or appropriated by the United States on or before the date of this proclamation. The Secretary shall work with appropriate State authorities to ensure that any water resources needed for monument purposes are available. Laws, regulations, and policies followed by the Bureau of Land Manage- ment in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on all lands under its jurisdiction shall continue to apply with regard to the lands in the monument. Nothing in this proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing with- drawal, reservation, or appropriation; however, the national monument shall be the dominant reservation. Warning is hereby given to all unauthor- ized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy, or remove any feature of this monument and not to locate or settle upon any of the lands thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 201

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