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PROCLAMATION 3955-JAN. 21, 1970

[84 STAT.

Because children will always have the urge to explore, we must redouble our efforts to emphasize proper use and storage of products which are potentially hazardous. To focus attention on the dangers of accidental poisoning, the Congress in a joint resolution of September 26, 1961 (75 Stat. 681), requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning March 15, 1970, as National Poison Prevention Week. I direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government, and I invite State and local governments and organizations, to participate actively in programs designed to promote better protection against accidental poisonings, particularly as they relate to young children. I N W I T N E S S WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of January, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and ninety-fourth.

(^i^J^^^K:^ Proclamation 3955 NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK, 1970 January 21, 1970

By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

The pleasures of boating are known to many. Unfortunately, the potential hazards of boating are not so well known. As thousands of our fellow citizens take to the already-crowded waters each year, the potential danger to themselves—and to those who have enjoyed this pastime for many years—becomes increasingly apparent. Boating is and should be enjoyable, but it will remain that way only if the safety of all those engaged in boating is insured by knowledge and practice of boating safety rules. 36 USC 161.

Recognizing the need for emphasis on boating safety, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (72 Stat. 179), has requested that the President proclaim annually the week which includes July 4 as National Safe Boating Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICHARD NIXON, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning June 28, 1970, as National Safe Boating Week. The theme for National Safe Boating Week 1970 reminds us, "Safe Boating I s No Accident." As insurance against accidents, I urge the American boatmen to take advantage of the numerous courses available in boating safety. I also invite the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and appropriate officials of all other areas under the United States flag to provide for the observance of this week. And to the many fine organizations who will voluntarily give of their time during this year's observance, I offer my appreciation in advance.

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