Tennessee Governor Sundquist Proclaims April 7-9, 2000 as "Rivers 2000 Weekend" 

WHEREAS, Tennessee is home to some of the most diverse and vibrant rivers in the United States; and

WHEREAS, proper stewardship of this resource is necessary to ensure the continued natural, social, and economic health of Tennessee; and

            WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee works diligently to ensure that the quality and quantity of these waters are protected for current Tennesseans and future generations; and

            WHEREAS, the Obed Wild and Scenic River National Park is recognized nationally as a high quality resource with superior whitewater features, has been designated as an Outstanding National Resource Water by the Tennessee Water Quality Control Board, and contributes to the economic diversity of Morgan and Cumberland counties by attracting over 270,000 visitors each year; and

            WHEREAS, public awareness and appreciation for this river have contributed significantly to its protection and should be encouraged,

            NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don Sundquist, Governor of the State of Tennessee, do hereby proclaim April 7 – 9, 2000 as “Rivers 2000 Weekend” to encourage ongoing support for and understanding of the Obed River and all of the rivers and streams of Tennessee.

             IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the State of Tennessee to be affixed at Nashville on this day 27^th day of March, 2000.