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The original documents are located in Box 7, folder "9/14/74 HJR1070 Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month" of the White House Records Office: Legislation Case Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Exact duplicates within this folder were not digitized. Digitized from Box 7 of the White House Records Office Legislation Case Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library APPROVEB SEP 18 1974 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1974 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT bosted FROM: KEN COLE SUBJECT: Enrolled House Joint Resolution 1070 9/19 and Proposed Proclamation entitled "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America gambine Month" Attached is the House Joint Resolution 1070, which authorizes and requests the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974 9/20 through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month, 11 together with a proclamation prepared in response to this request. Johnny Horizon '76 appeals to all Americans to help prevent litter, minimize pollution, clean up the air, water and land, conserve energy and utilize all natural resources wisely. As in a similar month in 1973, supporters of Johnny Horizon '76 will have an all-out drive during this period to involve citizens in worthwhile environmental improvement and protection efforts. Johnny Horizon '76 is also recognized as an official Bicentennial activity. The Counsel's office, Bill Timmons, Paul Theis, and OMB concur. RECOMMENDATION That you sign both the enrolled Joint Resolution (Tab A) and the proclamation (Tab B). APPROVES EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 SEP 13 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT Subject: Enrolled Resolution H.J.Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month Sponsor - Rep. Wiggins (R) California Last Day for Action Purpose Authorizes and requests the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month." Agency Recommendations Office of Management and Budget Approval Department of the Interior Approval (Informally) Discussion Initiated by the Department of the Interior and recognized as an official national Bicentennial activity, Johnny Horizon '76 appeals to all Americans to help prevent litter, minimize pollution, clean up the air, water and land, conserve energy and utilize all natural resources wisely. H.J.Res. 1070 authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation designating the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month." As in a similar month during 1973, supporters of Johnny Horizon '76 will have an all-out drive during this period to involve citizens in worthwhile environmental improvement and protection efforts. 2 Attached is a proposed proclamation, prepared by the Department of the Interior, which would implement the joint resolution. The proposed proclamation has been approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and attorneys in the Department of Justice who review proclamations as to form and legality have indicated to us that they perceive no objection to it. nilfred H. Rommel Assistant Director for Legislative Reference Enclosures OF THE INTER OR United States Department of the Interior S. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY March 3, 1849 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240 SEP i 3 1974 Dear Mr. Ash: This responds to your request for the views of this Department on enrolled bill H.J. Res. 1070, "Authorizing the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as 'Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month We recommend that the resolution be approved by the President. H.J. Res. 1070 would authorize the President to proclaim the period September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month". During that period, it is planned that supporters of Johnny Horizon '76, including government organizations, businesses and public groups, will stage an all-out drive to involve citizens in worth- while environmental improvement and protection efforts. The Johnny Horizon '76 program appeals to Americans to help prevent litter, recycle materials, minimize pollution, clean up air, water and land, initiate beautification projects, conserve energy and utilize all natural resources wisely. The Department is pleased that Congress has recognized Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month by passage of H.J. Res. 1070, and we recommend Presidential approval of the joint resolution. Sincerely yours, Assistant Secretary of the Interior Honorable Roy L. Ash Director Office of Management and Budget Washington, D. C. 20503 CONSERVE AMERICA'S ENERGY Save Energy and You Serve America! RECEIVED SEP 13 5.31 PM1974 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 579 Date: September 6, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Haddriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Bill Timmons Paul Theis FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - - West Wing FORDO is 070538 LIBRARY PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please K. R. COLE, JR. telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DATE: September 13, 1974 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 REPLY TO ATTN OF: DO:OGC SUBJECT: H.J. Res. 1070, 93rd Congress mr. Robert Mr. Linder Wilfred H. Rommel The Congress has enacted H. J. Res. 1070 calling upon the President to proclaim Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month. Attached is a draft proclamation to comply with that request. I assume that you will attach it to the Enrolled Enactment report. This draft proclamation is a slightly revised version of a draft submitted by the Department of the Interior. Aian General Stanley Eom Counsel Ebner Attachment UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JOHNNY HORIZON PROGRAM Washington 9-3-74 (Date) TO : OMB, Attn: Miss Rice, Room 464, Old Exec. Office Bldg. FROM : JH Staff SUBJECT: CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION In accordance with your telephone request on Friday, August 30, attached is a draft of the proposed Presidential Proclamation for Johnny Horizon Clean Up America Month during the period September 15 - October 15, 1974. Also enclosed is a photocopy of the Joint House Resolution 1070 which appeared in the Congressional Record. We expect the Senate Resolution to clear sometime this week. It is being handled by Senator Roman Hruska. Through Mr. Robert A. Kelly of Mr. terHorst's staff, we have requested a picture with President Ford, Secretary Morton and Ivan Scott, our National Coordinator, during the signature ceremony. Also, we have requested a recording of the Proclamation by President Ford for distribution to networks, radio stations and audio news services. If there are any questions or you need further information, call us on 343-6101. Thanks. margret Margaret Hushelpeck Let's Clean Up America For Out 200th Birthday JOHNNY HORIZON '76 CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH PROPOSED PROCLAMATION Our Nation's 200th birthday is less than two years away, and much has been accomplished through the Johnny Horizon '76 Program toward improving the environment of our country for this historic event. To date thousands of schools; churches; youth groups; chambers of commerce; conservation, civic and commerical organizations; and millions of private citizens have joined in partnership with Johnny Horizon '76 in a wide range of projects to create environmental awareness and to beautify America. Our most precious environment is the area in which we live - our city streets and rural towns - and this is where each individual can effectively exercise his responsibility. This has been exemplified by the many action projects which have been undertaken thus far across our country. Yet, much remains to be done. We need to continue to improve our environment, and to develop a conservation/environmental ethic. To dramatize this need, the Congress has by House Joint Resolution 1070, 93rd Congress, designated the period of September 15 to October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month" and requested the President to issue a proclamation calling for observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Clean Up America Month, and ask our nations's attention to the Johnny Horizon "76 environmental awareness and action program for America's 200th birthday and related Ricenternial activities. I urge representatives of business, industry, labor, govern- ment, civic groups and other citizens to continue to join together to demonstrate the significant results that can be realized when Americans translate their concern into affirmative action. I further urge a continuation of neighborhood and community cleanups, beautification programs, resource recovery and education programs, energy and wildlife conservation efforts and other worthwhile activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of , in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety- ninth. Gerald R. Ford JOHNNY HORIZON '76 CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation's 200th birthday is less than two years away, and much has been accomplished through the Johnny Horizon '76 Program toward improving the environment of our country for this historic event. To date, thousands of schools, churches, youth groups, chambers of commerce, conservation, civic and commercial organizations, and millions of private citizens have joined in partnership with Johnny Horizon '76 in a wide range of projects to create environmental awareness and to beautify America. Our most precious environment is the area in which we live - our city streets and rural towns - and this is where each individual can effectively exercise his responsibility. This has been exemplified by the many action projects which have been under- taken thus far far across our country. Yet, much remains to be done. We need to continue to improve our environment, and to develop a conservation/environmental ethic. To dramatize this need, the Congress has by House Joint Resolution 1070, 93rd Congress, requested the FORO is LIBRARY 2 President to proclaim the period of September 15 to October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month." NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the period September 15 through October 15, 1974, as Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month, and ask our Nation's attention to the Johnny Horizon '76 environmental awareness and action program for America's 200th birthday and related Bicentennial activities. I urge representatives of business, industry, labor, government, civic groups, and other citizens to continue to join together to demonstrate the signifi- cant results that can be realized when Americans translate their concern into affirmative action. I further urge a continuation of neighborhood and community cleanups, beautification programs, resource recovery and education programs, energy and wildlife conservation efforts and other worthwhile activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of , in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the one hundred ninety-ninth. THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM LOG NO.: 579 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Bill Timmons Paul Theis FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing No objective 22 if. FORD LIBRARY PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. WARREN HENDRIKS FROM: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS SUBJECT: Action Memorandum - Log No. 579 Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 The Office of Legislative Affairs concurs in the attached proposal and has no additional recommendations. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 579 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a. m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): : Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Bill Timmons Paul Theis FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE RUS H ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 579 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information) : Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Bill Timmons Paul Theis FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing No objective U.C. PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 579 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Bill Timmons Paul Theis FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: OK Maho am Please return Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 579 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a. m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Bill Timmons Paul Theis FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Proposed Proclamation entitled "Clean Up America Month" associated with H. J. Res. 1070 ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President JOHNNY HORIZON '76 CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION (Althoughour) 200th birthday is less than two years away, much has been accomplished through the Johnny Horizon '76 Program toward improving the environment of our country for this historic But much Unains to be ame X event 12 To date, thousands of schools churches; youth groups ; chambers of commerce; conservation, X civic and commercial organizations and millions x of private citizens have joined in partnership with Johnny Horizon '76 in a wide range of projects to create environmental awareness and to beautify America. Our most precious environment is the area in which we live-- our city streets and rural towns - and this is where each individual can effectively exercise his responsibility. This has been exemplified by the many action projects which have been under- taken thus far across our country. X Year much remains to be done We need to continue takes to improve our environment ments and to develop a conservation/ envi commental ethic. To dramatize this need, the Congress has by House Joint Resolution 1070, 93rd Congress, requested the 2 President to proclaim the period of September 15 1974 X to October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month X NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim X the period September 15 through October 15, 1974 as Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month and ask X our Nation's attention to the Johnny Horizon '76 environmental awareness and action program for America's 200th birthday and related Bicentennial activities. I urge representatives of business, industry, labor, government, civic groups, and other citizens to X continue to join together to demonstrate the signifi- cant results that can be realized when Americans translate their concern into affirmative action. I further urge a continuation of neighborhood and community cleanups, beautification programs, resource recovery and education programs, energy and wildlife conservation efforts and other worthwhile activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of , in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four and of the Inde- X pendence of the United States of America the one X hundred ninety-ninth. THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 578 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval cc (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Paul Theis Bill Timmons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a FORDO is LIBRARY 071859 delay in submitting the required material, please K. R. COLE, JR. telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President Calendar No.1099 93D CONGRESS SENATE REPORT 2d Session No. 93-1149 AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PROCLAIM THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1974, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 1974, AS "JOHNNY HORIZON '76 CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH" SEPTEMBER 11, 1974.-Ordered to be printed Mr. HRUSKA, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany H.J. Res. 1070] The Committee on the Judiciary, to which was referred the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 1070), to authorize the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month", having considered the same, reports favorably thereon without amendment and recommends that the bill be agreed to. PURPOSE The purpose of the joint resolution is to authorize the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month". The month of September 15, through October 15, 1974, will be re- served for scheduling of events throughout the United States to en- courage the cleaning up of America's environment. This Johnny Horizon program has been officially recognized by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration to promote a clean-up of America prior to the 200th birthday celebration in 1976. Government agencies such as the Civil Service Commission, Gen- eral Services Administration, Department of Transportation and the Department of Defense have also endorsed and promoted this program. It has also received the support of the U.S. Postal Service, the National Governors' Conference and many national associations, both civic and commercial. The committee is of the opinion that this resolution has a meritorious purpose and accordingly recommends favorable consideration of H.J. Res. 1070 without amendment. 38-008 H. J. Res. 1070 Ainety-third Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the twenty-first day of January, one thousand nine hundred and seventy-four Joint Resolution Authorizing the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month". Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating the period of September 15, 1974, through October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month", and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such period with appropriate activities. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 578 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Paul Theis Bill Timmons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing No Objective PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1974 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. WARREN HENDRIKS FROM: WILLIAM E. TIMMONS PA informet SUBJECT: Action Memorandum - Log No. 578 Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month The Office of Legislative Affairs concurs in the attached proposal and has no additional recommendations. Attachment THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 578 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a. m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Paul Theis Bill Timmons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE RUSH ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 578 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Micha el Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Paul Theis Bill Timmons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p. m. SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - - West Wing No objection L. C. PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President RUSH THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 578 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a.m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Paul Theis Bill Timmons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE ACTION MEMORANDUM WASHINGTON LOG NO.: 578 Date: September 16, 1974 Time: 10:00 a. m. FOR ACTION: Michael Duval CC (for information): Warren K. Hendriks Andre Buckles Jerry Jones Phil Buchen Paul Theis not Bill Timmons FROM THE STAFF SECRETARY DUE: Date: Monday, September 16, 1974 Time: 4:00 p.m. SUBJECT: Enrolled Resolution H. J. Res. 1070 - Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month ACTION REQUESTED: For Necessary Action XX For Your Recommendations Prepare Agenda and Brief Draft Reply For Your Comments Draft Remarks REMARKS: Please return to Kathy Tindle - West Wing PLEASE ATTACH THIS COPY TO MATERIAL SUBMITTED. If you have any questions or if you anticipate a delay in submitting the required material, please Warren K. Hendriks telephone the Staff Secretary immediately. For the President THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Warren, Linder's office is having the procla- mation typed in final. Attached is the copy of the proclamation that is presently being typed. Everyone has a go on the Joint Resolution and the proclamation. KT (Theis - edit) September 16, 1974 PROCLAMATION: JOHNNY HORIZON '76 CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH Although our Nation's 200th birthday is less than two years away, much has been accomplished through the Johnny Horizon '76 Program toward improving the environment of our country for this historic event. But much remains to be done. To date, thousands of schools; churches; youth groups; chambers of commerce; conservation, civic and commercial organizations and millions of private citizens have joined in partnership with Johnny Horizon '76 in a wide range of projects to create environmental awareness and to beautify America. Our most precious environment is the area in which we live - - our city streets and rural towns -- and thi S is where each individual can effectively exercise his responsibility. This has been exemplified by the many action projects which have been undertaken thus far across our country. We need to continue these improvements. To dramatize this need, the Congress has by House Joint Resolution 1070, 93rd Congress, requested the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, to October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month. " -2- NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the period September 15 through October 15, 1974 as Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month and ask our Natin's attention to the Johnny Horizon '76 environmental awareness and action program for America's 200th birthday and related Bicentennial activities. I urge representatives of business, industry, labor, Government, civic groups, and other citizens to continue to join together to demonstrate the significant results that can be realized when Americans, translate their concern into affirmative action. I further urge a continuation of neighborhood and community clean- ups, beautification programs, resource recovery and education programs, energy and wildlife conservation efforts and other worthwhile activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of , in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four and of the independence of the United States of America, the one hundred ninety-ninth. (Theis - edit) September 16, 1974 PROCLAMATION: JOHNNY HORIZON '76 CLEAN UP AMERICA MONTH Although our Nation's 200th birthday is less than two years away, much has been accomplished through the Johnny Horizon '76 Program toward improving the environment of our country for this historic event. But much remains to be done. To date, thousands of schools; churches; youth groups; chambers of commerce; conservation, civic and commercial organizations and millions of private citizens have joined in partnership with Johnny Horizon '76 in a wide range of projects to create environmental awareness and to beautify America. Our most precious environment is the area in which we live - - our city streets and rural towns -- and this is where each individual can effectively exercise his responsibility. This has been exemplified by the many action projects which have been undertaken thus far across our country. We need to continue these improvements. To dramatize this need, the Congress has by House Joint Resolution 1070, 93rd Congress, requested the President to proclaim the period of September 15, 1974, to October 15, 1974, as "Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month. 11 -2- NOW, THEREFORE, I, GERALD R. FORD, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the period September 15 through October 15, 1974 as Johnny Horizon '76 Clean Up America Month and ask our Nation's attention to the Johnny Horizon '76 environmental awareness and action program for America's 200th birthday and related Bicentennial activities. I urge representatives of business, industry, labor, Government, civic groups, and other citizens to continue to join together to demonstrate the significant results that can be realized when Americans translate their concern into affirmative action. I further urge a continuation of neighborhood and community clean- ups, beautification programs, resource recovery and education programs, energy and wildlife conservation efforts and other worthwhile activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this day of September, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred seventy-four and of the independence of the United States of America, the one hundred ninety-ninth. September 16, 1974 Dear Mr. Director: The following bills were received at the White House on September 16th: H.J. Res. 910 H.J. Res. 1070 H.R. 14883 Please let the President have reports and recommendations as to the approval of these bills as soon as possible. Sincerely, Robert D. Linder Chief Executive Clerk The Honorable Roy L. Ash Director Office of Management and Budget Washington, D. C. SORD LIBRART