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Federal Register 

Vol. 72, No. 23 

Monday, February 5, 2007 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 8104 of February 1, 2007 

American Heart Month, 2007 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 

hundreds of thousands of lives each year. During American Heart Month, 

we renew our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease by increasing 

public awareness of this deadly disease and understanding of how it can 

be prevented. 

Today, millions of Americans live with some form of cardiovascular disease, 

including congenital heart disease, coronary heart disease, and high blood 

pressure. Individuals can reduce their chance of developing these and other 

types of heart disease by exercising regularly, maintaining healthy eating 

habits and weight, avoiding tobacco use, and monitoring cholesterol and 

blood pressure levels. All Americans should speak with their doctors about 

the dangers of this disease and get regular preventive screenings. 

My Administration continues to help raise awareness of heart disease through 

initiatives such as ‘‘The Heart Truth’’ campaign, sponsored by the National 

Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. First Lady Laura Bush serves as the National 

Ambassador of ‘‘The Heart Truth’’ campaign and works with partner organizations as part of her Women’s Health and Wellness Initiative. The campaign 

informs women about the dangers of this deadly illness and encourages 

them to make cardiovascular health a priority. This year marks the fifth 

anniversary of the campaign, which uses the red dress as a symbol to 

remind women to protect their heart health and inspire them to take action. 

New data shows that fewer women are dying from heart disease, and more 

women are aware heart disease is the number one killer. 

During American Heart Month, we honor the medical professionals, researchers, and all those whose tireless efforts are making a positive difference 

in the lives of those battling heart disease. By working together, we can 

continue to help the American people live longer and healthier lives. 

In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 30, 

1963, as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the 

President issue an annual proclamation designating February as ‘‘American 

Heart Month.’’ 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States 

of America, do hereby proclaim February 2007 as American Heart Month, 

and I invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on 

February 2, 2007. I also invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth 

of Puerto Rico, officials of other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the 

United States, and the American people to join me in recognizing and 

reaffirming our commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease. 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of 

February, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 

[FR Doc. 07–527 

Filed 2–2–07; 8:47 am] 

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