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WHEREAS, an estimated 839,286 Idaho citizens enjoy some form of trail, water or snow based recreation. The purchase and use of the equipment associated with their various forms of sport is a major contributor to our State economy; and WHEREAS, the natural features and the recreational facilities enjoyed by our citizens also attract an estimated 22 million non-residents to Idaho for recreational pursuits, thereby contributing an estimated $210,000,000 to the Idaho economy; and WHEREAS, the pursuit and enjoyment of these outdoor activities contributes significantly to the health, well-being and lifestyle of our citizens and visitors; NOW THEREFORE, I JAMES E. RISCH, Governor of the State of Idaho do hereby declare the week of August 21, 2006 to be OUTDOORS RECREATION WEEK in Idaho and encourage all Idahoans to enjoy their favorite recreation activity, to safeguard and protect the environment, natural features and recreation facilities that contribute to their enjoyment and to make welcome those visitors who come to enjoy a truly memorable recreational experience.
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WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great
Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 16th day of August in
the year of our Lord two thousand and six and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of Idaho the
one hundred seventeenth.
