Lyndon Johnson: “I take pleasure in submitting the first annual report of the Commission.”

Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, under the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, supra, do proclaim that, subject to valid existing rights, the lands owned or controlled by the…

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.

Nothing herein shall prevent the movement of livestock across the lands included in this monument under such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior and upon driveways to be specifically designated by said…