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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 15, 1989
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
TO
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENTS
Room 450
Old Executive Office Building
11:30 A.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: I told Administrator Reilly he looked a
little lonely standing up here with all these about-to-be-filled
places. But I am very pleased to be here. And let me, at the outset
of these remarks, while we're talking about the Environmental Youth
Awards, say how proud I am to have Bill Reilly, an outstanding
environmentalist, heading this big agency, the EPA, and being at my
side as we try to move forward legislatively and every other way our
concerns and your concerns about the environment. We're lucky to
have a man of his stature doing what he's doing.
Speaking of environmentalists, I don't want to embarrass
Gil Grosvenor, but there he is -- head of the National Geographic
Society. And I think of what they do, every single issue in one way
or another, and in many other ways as well, to help in this crusade.
It's a pleasure to be about to meet so many young people
who are deeply involved in protecting our environment. I am told
that you come from as far away as Alaska, from every corner of this
beautiful country of ours. And I want to thank you for what you've
done and welcome you warmly to the White House.
Some people might ask: What can young people do to
protect our environment? Well, we had five kids, and there were
times when I thought that the kids could make a major improvement in
the environment just by cleaning up their rooms. (Laughter.) But I
realize now we have broader responsibilities. And anyone who has
seen all of you at work knows just how much kids can do to protect
and preserve this world that we live in.
And I've heard about your projects. I've been briefed on
those -- everything from recycling to conservation to some very
sophisticated environmental research. Impressive, all of them. But
what impresses me the most is how many times you took an idea that
began in the classroom out into the community.
And every one of your projects is making your communities
a little cleaner, a little more pleasant, a little more aware of how
much the environment matters. And that's a credit to each of you and
to your schools and your teachers and your parents who gave you the
necessary encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever too
young to care about the environment -- and they tell us something
else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware, maybe a few
more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist,
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today, not just
here, but as Bill knows so well all around the world, is a new sense
of urgency about the environment, about the state of our world.
MORE
- 2 -
Greater awareness that pollution and the destruction of our
environment hurt all of us -- that everyone of us has a common
interest in the fate and the future of this planet, and that it's
simply not acceptable to continue to do environmental damage today
and leave the cleanup for you and your children to worry about later
on.
All of your projects are special, but I hope I don't
offend anybody, I hope the rest of you won't mind if I mention two
projects -- the ones done by our youngest environmentalists. There's
last year's 4th grade class here from St. Joseph, Missouri -- I see
them smiling away here -- (laughter) -- that decided to adopt a
polluted river, adopt the river in their community and clean it up.
For one full year, you picked up the litter, tested the water,
stocked the river with all kinds of wildlife, and you planted willow
trees along the bank, I'm told, to protect against the erosion. I
can tell you that, years from now, when you sit on the bank beneath
those willows -- maybe with some of your children, some of your
grandchildren -- watching that river roll along, you're going to get
a very special feeling, then, for what you've done today.
There's another group here today -- Marquette, Michigan.
Where are they? Right over here, scattered -- all right, I see you
guys -- who collected enough money to save an 80-acre stand of white
pine trees from being cut down. And you knew how many trees there
were and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did a litle
math and came up with a slogan: "Save a Pine Tree for $155.28."
(Laughter.)
I've tried to make a habit myself, in various events, of
planting trees to call attention to the need to care for the future
of this planet. Planting a tree is not an act that we do just for
ourselves but for future generations, including future 4th graders
from Marquette, Michigan and elsewhere, who haven't even been born
yet.
Well, the people in your community who heard your slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of
our environment -- our lakes and our rivers and our streams; our
forests and our mountains; the very air we breathe. And nothing
gives me more confidence in your generation than to see what you've
already done to protect the gifts that nature has given us. Because
"America the Beautiful" is more than just a song that we all sing.
It's a treasured inheritance. And so together, we can keep it that
way -- America the beautiful.
So I'm glad to join Bill Reilly in congratulating all of
you. And now, with no further ado, he and I have the great pleasure
of passing out these awards. Thank you all very, very much.
(Applause.)
(The awards are presented.) (Applause.)
END
11:40 A.M. EST
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/13/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB, ROOM 450
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1989
SUBJECT:
11:30 AM
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
The attached has been forwarded to the President.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 13, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
1989 NOV 13 PM 5: 15
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON ew
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY DMCM
SUBJECT:
REMARKS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
I. SUBJECT
On Wednesday, November 15, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 450 you
will address the winners of the Environmental Youth Awards.
About 180 people are expected to attend including the award
recipients, their teachers and family. Administrator Reilly will
introduce you and help you present the awards after your remarks.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (5 minutes; speechcards) hail the awardees for
their efforts to study and clean up the environment. The
awardees range from the fourth to twelfth grades, and their
experiments vary from cleaning up trash to studying the effects
of acid on marble and granite.
McGroarty/Blessey
November 13, 1989
4:20 pm
[ENVIR]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. It's a great
pleasure for me to meet so many young people so deeply involved
in protecting our environment. You've come from as far away as
Alaska -- from every corner of this beautiful country of ours --
and I want to thank you for what you've done, and welcome you to
the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can young people do to
protect our environment? [[ I raised five of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement in the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools, your teachers, and your parents who gave you
encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's last year's 4th grade class
here from St. Joseph, Missouri that decided to adopt a polluted
river in their community, and clean it up. For one full year,
you picked up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with
all kinds of wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the
bank, to protect against erosion. I can tell you that, years
from now, when you sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe
with some of your children or grandchildren -- watching the river
roll along, you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group here today from Marquette, Michigan,
who collected enough money to save an 80-acre stand of white pine
trees from being cut down. You knew how many trees there were --
and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did a
little math and came up with a slogan: "Save a Pine Tree for
$155.28."
I've tried to make a habit myself of planting trees to call
attention to the need to care for the future of this planet.
Planting a tree is not an act we do just for ourselves but for
future generations, including future 4th graders from Marquette,
Michigan and elsewhere, who haven't even been born yet.
Well, the people in your community who heard your slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The very air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the Beautiful" is more than just a song. It's a
treasured inheritance. Together, we can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS / RM 450 OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989 / 11:30 AM
THANK YOU, BILL [EPA ADMINISTRATOR REILLY]. AND
LET ME WELCOME GILBERT GROSVENOR [GROVE-NER], PRESIDENT
OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, WHO IS HERE TODAY.
IT'S A GREAT PLEASURE FOR ME TO MEET so MANY YOUNG
PEOPLE SO DEEPLY INVOLVED IN PROTECTING OUR
ENVIRONMENT. YOU'VE COME FROM AS FAR AWAY AS ALASKA --
FROM EVERY CORNER OF THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF OURS --
AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE, AND
WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
And let me welcome
Gilbert Grosvenor [GROVE-NER],
PRESIDENT of THE NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, WHO IS HERE
TODAY.
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS / RM 450 OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989 / 11:30 AM
THANK YOU, BILL CEPA ADMINISTRATOR REILLY]. It's A
GREAT PLEASURE FOR ME TO MEET so MANY YOUNG PEOPLE so
DEEPLY INVOLVED IN PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT. You've
COME FROM AS FAR AWAY AS ALASKA -- FROM EVERY CORNER OF
THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF OURS -- AND I WANT TO THANK
YOU FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE, AND WELCOME YOU TO THE WHITE
HOUSE.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 13, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
CHRISS WINSTON ew
FROM:
DAN MCGROARTY DMCM
SUBJECT:
REMARKS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
I. SUBJECT
On Wednesday, November 15, at 11:30 a.m. in Room 450 you
will address the winners of the Environmental Youth Awards.
About 180 people are expected to attend including the award
recipients, their teachers and family. Administrator Reilly will
introduce you and help you present the awards after your remarks.
II. DISCUSSION
The remarks (5 minutes; speechcards) hail the awardees for
their efforts to study and clean up the environment. The
awardees range from the fourth to twelfth grades, and their
experiments vary from cleaning up trash to studying the effects
of acid on marble and granite.
McGroarty/Blessey
November 13, 1989
4:20 pm
[ENVIR]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. It's a great
pleasure for me to meet so many young people so deeply involved
in protecting our environment. You've come from as far away as
Alaska -- from every corner of this beautiful country of ours --
and I want to thank you for what you've done, and welcome you to
the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can young people do to
protect our environment? [[ I raised five of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement in the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools, your teachers, and your parents who gave you
encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's last year's 4th grade class
here from St. Joseph, Missouri that decided to adopt a polluted
river in their community, and clean it up. For one full year,
you picked up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with
all kinds of wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the
bank, to protect against erosion. I can tell you that, years
from now, when you sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe
with some of your children or grandchildren -- watching the river
roll along, you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group here today from Marquette, Michigan,
who collected enough money to save an 80-acre stand of white pine
trees from being cut down. You knew how many trees there were --
and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did a
little math and came up with a slogan: "Save a Pine Tree for
$155.28."
I've tried to make a habit myself of planting trees to call
attention to the need to care for the future of this planet.
Planting a tree is not an act we do just for ourselves but for
future generations, including future 4th graders from Marquette,
Michigan and elsewhere, who haven't even been born yet.
Well, the people in your community who heard your slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The very air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the Beautiful" is more than just a song. It's a
treasured inheritance. Together, we can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 13, 1989
Memorandum to Chriss Winston
From:
Jim Pinkerton JP (by A7)
Subject:
Environmental Youth Awards Draft Speech
pg. 3, para. 2, lines 1-6
"There's another group of 4th
graders here who collected enough money to save an 80-acre
stand of white pines. "
This seems the perfect place to make some passing reference
to the President's now customary and increaingly noticed
ceremonial tree-planting. Perhaps some line like the following
would be appropriate: "I've to tried to make a habit myself of
planting trees as a way of symbolically calling attention to the
need to care for the future of this planet. It's worth
remembering that planting a tree is not an act we do just for
ourselves but for future generations, including future 4th
graders from Marquette, Michigan and elsewhere, who haven't even
been born yet."
###
insert. A
15 : Olv EI 100 68
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
11/13/89 2:00 PM
SUBJECT:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
11/13/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY no legal objection
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
EPA - don't Day "kids". Say "young people"
pg2 last line
satisfaction replace feelings
LE :8v EI 100 68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV - 9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
see Steph. A's B's
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements. It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
young people
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to in the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools your and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
and your parents
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
last year's
youngest environmentalists. There's 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
?
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
that
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people you sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
with
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
from being cutdown.
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
came
with
Pine
a little math and thought up, a slogan: "Save as Tree for
8
$155.26.'
Well, the people in your community who heard that your slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
Jorel
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
Its a heasured
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
insert A
inheri take
mseaka
I've tried to make a habit myself of planting
hus
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 13, 1989
MEMORANDUM FOR CHRISS WINSTON
DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS
FROM:
JEFFREY R. HOLMSTEAD
JRH
ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Presidential Remarks: Environmental Youth Awards
Counsel's Office has reviewed the above-referenced draft and has
no objection to it from a legal standpoint.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this matter.
CC: James W. Cicconi
18 : Olv ₱100.68
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. 1] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26.*
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
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DATE:
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TO:
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TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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722 JACKSON PLACE, NW.
WASHINGTON, DC 20503
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 13, 1989
FROM: David Struhs
PBS
Staff Director
TO: James W. Cicconi
Asst. to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Chriss Winston
Room 122 CEOB
President's Remarks: Environmental Youth Awards
The circulated draft remarks are generally good. CEQ does have
three suggestions:
1. This year's award winners, of which there are ten, range
from grade 4 to grade 12. Consequently, we would urge the
President to refer to the award winners not as "kids" but as
students, youth, young people, the next generation of leaders
etc. The older students would appreciate this consideration.
2. The President might also want to note that four of this
year's winners have been interviewed on film about their projects
by the National Geographic Society.
3. The draft remarks give credit to schools and teachers
for supporting the student projects. Parents should probably be
added here (page 2).
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
11/13/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
OK. S.R.
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26."
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11/13/89 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
See comments
21 : 22 EI €100.68 100
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
in
Molen
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
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environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
Mean
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
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environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
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All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
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St. Joseph, Missouri that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
that
moll
protect against erosion. I can tell you years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26."
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
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"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
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McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory~
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acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] 111
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects the ones done by our
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St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of lost/year's 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
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Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
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Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11/13/89 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
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James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
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Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
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young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
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something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
Must
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continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
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All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
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There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
densed
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song.
Together,
we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11/13/89 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
GRAY
PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
Please we comments.
11/10/89
to I : Olv €1100.68
James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV - -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS:
ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
the
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of with
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wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
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mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
DATE:
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY: 11/13/89 2:00 PM
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
ACTION FYI
VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
DELAND
PETERSMEYER
GRAY
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
minor comments AP
02:00 E/100 James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
I pride myself on being an environment.
maybe a few more adults will join in.
But The fact is that everyone can be one an environmentalist -- and
shouldangone
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26."
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, a
It's
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own --- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
If
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26."
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #
089337SS
Document No.
WHITE HOUSE STAFFING MEMORANDUM
11/10/89
ACTION/CONCURRENCE/COMMENT DUE BY:
11/13/89 2:00 PM
DATE:
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
SUBJECT:
ACTION FYI
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VICE PRESIDENT
MCCLURE
SUNUNU
NEWMAN
SCOWCROFT
PORTER
DARMAN
ROGICH
BATES
UNTERMEYER
CARD
ROGERS
CICCONI
WINSTON
DEMAREST
PINKERTON
FITZWATER
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PETERSMEYER
HAGIN
REMARKS:
Please forward any comments directly to Chriss Winston, Rm. 122,
x2930, no later than 2:00 PM, Monday, November 13, with a copy to
my office. Thank you.
RESPONSE:
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James W. Cicconi
Assistant to the President
and Deputy to the Chief of Staff
Ext. 2702
McGroarty/Blessey
November 9, 1989
5:00 pm
[ENVIR]
1989 NOV -9 PM 6: 12
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS
OEOB
NOVEMBER 15, 1989
11:30 AM
Thank you, Bill [EPA Administrator Reilly]. [Introductory
acknowledgements.] It's a great pleasure for me to meet so many
young people so deeply involved in protecting our environment.
You've come from as far away as Alaska -- from every corner of
this beautiful country of ours -- and I want to thank you for
what you've done, and welcome you to the White House.
young people.
Now, some people might ask: what can kids do to protect our
environment? [[ I raised five children of my own -- with a
little help from Barbara, of course -- and there were times I
thought our kids could make a major improvement to the
environment just by cleaning their rooms. ]] ///
Well, anyone who's seen all of you at work knows just how
Young people
much kids can do to protect and preserve this world we live in.
I've heard about your projects. Everything from recycling, to
conservation, to some very sophisticated environmental research.
Impressive -- all of them.
But what impresses me most is how many times you took an
idea that began in the classroom out into the community. Every
one of your projects is making your communities a little cleaner
-- a little more pleasant -- a little more aware of how much our
environment matters. That's a credit to each of you -- and to
your schools and teachers who gave you encouragement and support.
But your work has an impact even beyond your own
young people
communities. Your projects teach other kids that no one's ever
too young to care about the environment -- and they tell us
young people
something else, too: that if kids can be environmentally aware,
maybe a few more adults will join in.
The fact is that everyone can be an environmentalist -- and
every one of us has got to be. What we're seeing today is a new
sense of urgency about the state of our world. Greater awareness
that pollution and the destruction of our environment hurt all of
us -- that everyone of us has a common interest in the fate and
future of this planet. That it's simply not acceptable to
continue to do environmental damage today -- and leave the clean-
up for you and your children to worry about.
All of your projects are special, but I hope the rest of you
won't mind if I mention two projects -- the ones done by our
youngest environmentalists. There's a 4th grade class here from
St. Joseph, Missouri -- that decided to adopt a polluted river in
their community, and clean it up. For one full year, you picked
up litter, tested the water, stocked that river with all kinds of
wildlife -- and you planted willow trees along the bank, to
protect against erosion. I can tell you, years from now, when
people sit on the bank beneath those willows -- maybe some of
your children or grandchildren -- watching the river roll along,
Satis Satisfaction
you'll get a special feeling from what you've done.
There's another group of 4th graders here today from
Marquette, Michigan, who collected enough money to save an 80-
acre stand of white pine trees. You knew how many trees there
were -- and how much it would cost to buy the land -- so you did
a little math and thought up a slogan: "Save a Tree for
$155.26." "
Well, the people in your community who heard that slogan
thought that saving those trees was worth every penny.
What's true about those trees is true about the rest of our
environment -- our lakes, rivers and streams. Our forests and
mountains. The air we breathe. And nothing gives me more
confidence in your generation than to see what you've already
done to protect the gifts that nature's given us. Because
"America the beautiful" is more than just a song. Together, we
can keep it that way.
Once again, congratulations to all of you. And now -- with
Administrator Reilly's help -- we'll present your awards.
# # #