[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 194 (Monday, October 6, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 58433-58434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-23730]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 194 / Monday, October 6, 2008 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 8299 of October 1, 2008

                
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Our Nation has a moral obligation to work to prevent 
                domestic violence and address its brutal and 
                destructive effects. During National Domestic Violence 
                Awareness Month, we underscore our commitment to 
                helping individuals across our country who face such 
                devastating violence.

                My Administration remains dedicated to eradicating 
                domestic violence and helping victims find the 
                compassion, comfort, and healing they need. In 2003, I 
                announced the creation of the Family Justice Center 
                Initiative to help local communities provide 
                comprehensive services at one location for victims of 
                domestic violence. In 2006, I was proud to sign 
                legislation that reauthorized the Violence Against 
                Women Act to improve criminal justice responses to 
                domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The 
                Department of Justice's Domestic Violence Transitional 
                Housing Assistance Program also offers victims of 
                violence counseling and transitional housing services 
                so they can escape the cycle of abuse.

                During this month, we rededicate ourselves to 
                protecting vulnerable members of our society and 
                ensuring domestic abusers are punished to the full 
                extent of the law. We encourage victims of domestic 
                violence and their families to seek assistance through 
                Family Justice Centers and the National Domestic 
                Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Together, we can 
                help heal hearts and build a culture in which all 
                Americans can pursue their dreams and realize the great 
                promise of our Nation.

                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 October 2008, as National 
                Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I urge all Americans 
                to reach out to victims of domestic violence and take 
                action to make ending domestic violence a national 
                priority.

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