12 2 STA T .5 2 7 5 PROCL A M AT I O N8 221 —FEB .28 , 2 0 08 Inack n owledg e m en t o f t h e i m p o r tance of the ongoing fight again s t car - dio v asc u lar disease , the C ongress, byJ oint R esolution approved D e- cember 30 , 196 3, as amended (7 7 S tat .84 3
36 U .S.C. 101 ) , has re- q uested that the P resident issue an annual proclamation designating F ebruary as ‘ ‘ A merican H eart M onth. ’ ’ NOW , T H E REFORE, I, G EORGE W. B USH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim February 2 008 as American Heart Month, and I invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 1, 2008. I also invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of other areas sub- j ect to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in recogni z ing and reaffirming our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of February, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n82 2 1 o fFeb r u ar y 28 , 2 0 08 AmericanR e dC r os s M on th,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation In 1881, Clara Barton established the American Red Cross, and for years afterward, she led that organization in its noble cause to provide healing, comfort, and hope to those in need. Today, her legacy lives on through the millions of individuals who have answered the timeless call to serve others. During American Red Cross Month, we honor this charitable organization, and we reflect on its remarkable achievements and contributions to our country. The American Red Cross e x emplifies the good heart of this Nation by leading humanitarian efforts at home and around the world. This past year the American Red Cross provided food, comfort, and medical as- sistance to the victims of the tragic bridge collapse in Minnesota, the devastating wildfires in California, and the tornadoes that affected sev- eral Southern States. From the mountains of Peru to the lowlands of Bangladesh, the American Red Cross and its partners helped to provide relief abroad to those affected by natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies. The American Red Cross also helps provide vital assistance by orga- nizing blood drives, teaching health and safety programs, and pro- viding lifesaving supplies. By compassionately supporting our men and women in uniform and their families, it helps to lift the spirits of our wounded warriors. During this month, we send our heartfelt grati- tude to the volunteers and staff of the American Red Cross. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws
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