At a proclamation ceremony today Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared May 18 through 24 as Safe Boating Week in Arkansas. The proclamation states that it is essential for boating enthusiast to recognize the importance of taking certain safety precautions, including always wearing life jackets and never operating a boat under the influence of alcohol. (left) Henderson State University Natural Resource Management Intern Leslee Abbott, Incoming Little Rock District Deputy Commander Maj. Andrew Jugan, Vicksburg District Natural Resource Specialist Amy Shultz, Little Rock District Outdoor Recreation Planner Chris Smith, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Law Administrator Captain Stephanie Weatherington, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15-08 Officer for Materials Joe Zehler, Operations Officer Michael Strobel and Division 15 Public Affairs Officer Bob Donaldson.