[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 170 (Thursday, September 3, 2009)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 45727-45728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-21501]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 8407--National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2009



Proclamation 8408--National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2009


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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 170 / Thursday, September 3, 2009 / 
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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8407 of August 31, 2009

                
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2009

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                 Ovarian cancer remains the leading cause of death from 
                gynecologic cancer among women in the United States. 
                Every year, thousands are diagnosed and go on to fight 
                the disease with grace and dignity. National Ovarian 
                Cancer Awareness Month honors all those affected by 
                this cancer and renews our commitment to fighting an 
                illness that takes the lives of too many in our Nation.

                 Women are often diagnosed with ovarian cancer when it 
                is already at an advanced stage. This problem can be 
                attributed to a lack of effective early detection 
                technologies and minimal or no specific symptoms 
                associated with the disease. By learning more about 
                risk factors and maintaining regular physician 
                consultations, women have their best chance of early 
                detection of ovarian cancer.

                 Science continues to expand our knowledge about this 
                illness, promising hope to those who, years ago, would 
                be without it. Through dedicated research, treatment 
                outcomes have improved for many, and we are building a 
                foundation for the development of evidence-based 
                screening, which can help diagnose the disease at the 
                earliest possible stage when the likelihood of cure is 
                high.

                 This month we recommit to supporting the women who 
                continue to battle valiantly against this malady as 
                well as all families who are affected. National Ovarian 
                Cancer Awareness Month helps educate women and men 
                about the importance of knowing common signs and 
                symptoms, scheduling routine doctor visits, and 
                continuing robust scientific research. As a Nation, we 
                are united in our resolve to reduce incidence and 
                improve the lives of all those affected.

                 NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim September 2009 as National 
                Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I encourage citizens, 
                Government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit 
                organizations, and other interested groups to join in 
                activities that will increase awareness of what 
                Americans can do to prevent and control ovarian cancer.

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                 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

                 
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