WHEREAS, Idaho’s salmon and steelhead resources are part of our state’s history, culture, economy and natural resources; and

        WHEREAS, survival of Idaho’s salmon and steelhead depends on public awareness and appreciation for the benefits they bring to Idaho; and

        WHEREAS, a partnership of citizens, agencies, organizations and private industries have joined annually since 1997 in planning the Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days event at the MK Nature Center in Boise to educate children and the public about our anadromous fish resources; and

        WHEREAS, about 1,600 fifth-grade students from school districts throughout Boise and southwestern Idaho will participate in this year’s 11th Idaho Salmon and Steelhead Days, joining teachers, scientist, Native Americans and the public in gaining a greater understanding and appreciation of the biological, cultural, historical and economic importance of Idaho’s salmon and steelhead resources;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “BUTCH” OTTER, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim September5-7, to be

IDAHO SALMON AND STEELHEAD DAYS
 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho in Boise on this 4th day of September in the year of our Lord two-thousand and seven and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE