Proclamation 10729-National Park Week, 2024
Issued 2024-04-19 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10729 designates April 20-28, 2024 as National Park Week. The proclamation celebrates the National Park System as one of America's greatest treasures — a collection of natural, historical, and cultural sites preserved for the benefit of all Americans and visitors from around the world. It calls on Americans to visit and appreciate national parks, and recognizes the park rangers, volunteers, and staff who steward these lands.
This proclamation is directed at the general public, particularly outdoor recreation enthusiasts, history buffs, families, and anyone who visits national parks. It does not create new programs or funding but draws official attention to the value of the National Park System. It is typically coordinated with the National Park Service's annual free entrance days during National Park Week.
Ceremonial proclamations recognizing the National Park System are a longstanding presidential tradition. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10729-National Park Week, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to park. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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