[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 65 (Thursday, April 3, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 18429-18430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1100]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 65 / Thursday, April 3, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8231 of April 1, 2008

                
National Donate Life Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Every human life has matchless value, and during 
                National Donate Life Month, we reaffirm our commitment 
                to raising awareness about the importance of organ 
                donation. We also express our appreciation to those who 
                have donated organs, tissue, and marrow.

                Thousands of Americans are currently on the waiting 
                list for an organ or tissue transplant. I urge all 
                Americans to register with their State's donor 
                registry; fill out, sign, and carry an organ donor 
                card; say yes to organ donation on their driver's 
                license; and share their decision with family and 
                friends. By taking these steps, Americans can help save 
                lives. My Administration is committed to strengthening 
                organ and tissue donation programs and awareness 
                activities. Just last year, I was pleased to sign the 
                ``Charlie W. Norwood Living Organ Donation Act,'' which 
                helps match more donors with those in need of 
                transplants. The kindness and generosity of donors 
                reflect the compassionate spirit of our Nation.

                During National Donate Life Month, we celebrate the 
                life-saving work of medical professionals and 
                researchers and the many others whose actions reflect 
                our commitment to a brighter tomorrow. Individuals can 
                visit organdonor.gov to learn more about organ and 
                tissue donation and how they can give the gift of life.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, 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 April 2008 as National 
                Donate Life Month. I call upon health care 
                professionals, volunteers, educators, government 
                agencies, faith-based and community groups, and private 
                organizations to help raise awareness of the urgent 
                need for organ and tissue donors throughout our Nation.

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