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National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, 1976

By the President of the United States of America

. A Proclamation

Millions of Americans-men, women, and children- are planning to see and participate in Bicentennial activities. An expected twenty million visitors from abroad will also participate.

The overwhelming majority of those involved in Bicentennial related activities will travel on the Nation's roadways. Since the beginning of the automobile age, over two million Americans have died on our Nation's highways. This exceeds the combined total of all the fatalities suffered in .all the wars that this country has fought since its founding.

The Congress has requested (H.J. Res. 726) that the necessity for highway safety be recognized by Presidential proclamation so that our Bicentennial year does not become one of unparalleled carnage and slaughter on the highways.

The Congress has further requested that all Americans participate in monthly safety programs during a National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, with emphasis on the following specific activities: July- Safer Driving; August- Roadside Obstacle Elimination ; September- Save Our Children ; October- Signs and Signals ; Novem­ber- Railroad Crossing Protection; December-Alcohol and Problem Drinkers; January- Safety Education; February- Safer Bridges; March- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety; April- Pavement Marking and Delineation; May- Highway Hazard Removal; and June- Safety Belts and Child Restraints.

NOW, THEREFORE, I , GERALD R . FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the twelve-month period beginning the month of July, 1976 is designated as National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year.

As requested by the Congress, I call upon Americans in all walks of life, in both the public and private sectors, as individuals, groups, and organizations, to participate in appropriate programs and activities, at home, at work, and on the highway, so that lives may be saved and injuries prevented- symbolizing the rededication of the American people to living and working together in a spirit of mutual cooperation, harmony, dignity, and respect in order to achieve better, healthier, happier lives for all.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundr~dth.

Digitized from Box 35 of the William J. Baroody Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, 1976

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Millions of Americans-men, women, and children-are planning to see and participate in Bicentennial activities. An expected twenty million visitors from abroad will also participate.

The overwhelming majority of those involved in Bicentennial related activities will travel on the Nation's roadways. Since the beginning of the automobile age, over two million Americans have died on our Nation's highways. This exceeds the combined total of all the fatalities suffered in all the wars that this country has fought since its founding.

The Congress has requested (H.J. Res. 726) that the necessity for highway safety be recognized by Presidential proclamation so that our Bicentennial year does not become one of unparalleled carnage and slaughter on the highways.

The Congress has further requested that all Americans participate in monthly safety programs during a National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year, with emphasis on the following specific activities: July-Safer Driving; August- Roadside Obstacle Elimination; September- Save Our Children; October- Signs and Signals; Novem­ber- Railroad Crossing Protection; December- Alcohol and Problem Drinkers ; January- Safety Education; February- Safer Bridges; March- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety; April- Pavement Marking and Delineation; May- Highway Hazard Removal; and June-Safety Belts and Child Restraints.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim that the twelve-month period beginning the month of July, 1976 is designated as National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year.

As requested by the Congress, I call upon Americans in all walks of life, in both the public and private sectors, as individuals, groups, and organizations, to participate in appropriate programs and activities, at home, at work, and on the highway, so that lives may be saved and injuries prevented- symbolizing the rededication of the American people to living and working together in a spirit of mutual cooperation, harmony, dignity, and respect in order to achieve better, healthier, happier lives for all.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundr~dth.

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THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

MEMO FOR:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

September 28, 1976 /

ROLAND ~ LIOT T

MARGUERITE MCAULIFFE

National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year Proclamation

Please arrange to have the attached letter robo - typed to the individuals on the enclosed list for the Highway Safety Year Proclamation.

Thanks very much.

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

• September 28, 1976

Dear

President Ford recently signed a Proclamation designating July 1976 - July 1977 as National Bicentennial Highway Safety Year. Jn his Proclamation the President states, ". • • I call upon Americans in all walks of life • • • to participate in appropriate programs and activities, at home, at work, and on the highway, so that lives may be saved and injuries prevented ••• 11

The President has asked that I send you the enclosed duplicate of his Proclamation as a small remembrance of this occasion. It comes to you with his very best wishes.

Sincerely,

t/Jvir William J. Assistant to the President

Enclosure

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Mr. Jefferson D. Keith Executive Vice President National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Assn. 13_43 L Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20005

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Mr. Vicent L. O'Donnell Managing Director Private Carrier Conference, Inc. 1616 P Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036

Mr. W. Gerald Wilson President International Road Federation 1023 WAshington Building Washington. D. C. 20005,. Mr. Gene Wirwhan Legislative Officer American Motorcycle Assn. P. 0. Box 141 Westerville, Ohio 43081

Mr. Mel Chamowitz National Crushed Stone Association 1415 Elliott Place, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20007

rd Lauzier Roadbuilders Assn.

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Association

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Mr. J. B. Creal Executive Vice President American Automobile Association 8111 Gatehouse Rd. Falls Church, Va. 22042

Mr. William N. Carey, Jr. Executive Director Transportation Research Board 2101 Constitution Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20418

Mr. William E. Dickinson President Salt Institute 206 North Washington,Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, Va. 22314

Mr. Charles W. Reene Executive Director Portland Cement Association Old Orchard Road Skokie, Illinois 60076

Mr. William L. Carter President National Crushed Stone Association 1415 Elliott Place, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20007

Mr. John R. Gray Executive Director National Asphalt Pavement Association 6811 Kenilworth Avenue Riverdale, Maryland 20840

Mr. Paul J. Tierney President Transportation Association of America 1101 17th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036

Mr. Robert M. Koch President National Limestone Institute

1315 16th Street, N. W. Washington, DC. 20036

Mr. Bennett C. Whitlock President-elect American Trucking Associations, Inc. 1616 P Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036

Mr. William D. Eberle President Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Assn. 320 New Center Building Detroit, Michigan 48202

Mr. John J. Pohanka President National Automobile Dealers Assn. 2000 K Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006

Mr. John C. White Executive Vice President Private Truck Council of America, Inc. 110117thStreet, N.W. - Suite 1008 Washington, D. C. 20036

Mr. Malcolm R. Lovell, Jr President Rubber Manufacturers Association 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006

Mr. Frank N. Ikard President American Petroleum Institute 1800 K Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20006

Mr. L. E. Birdsong Acting Executive Director American Association of Motor

Vehicle Administrators 120!1. ©nnecticut Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036

Mr. William L. Timms American Association of Motor Vehicle

Administrators 1201 Connecticut Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20036

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