[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2003)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 10641-10642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-5368]



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The President





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Proclamation 7648--American Red Cross Month, 2003



Proclamation 7649--Irish-American Heritage Month, 2003



Proclamation 7650--National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, 2003



Proclamation 7651--Women's History Month, 2003



Proclamation 7652--Save Your Vision Week, 2003
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                Proclamation 7648 of February 28, 2003

                
American Red Cross Month, 2003

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Throughout our history, Americans have been committed 
                to helping the suffering, the disadvantaged, and those 
                in need of help. The American Red Cross represents the 
                compassion of our Nation in action. During American Red 
                Cross Month, we honor this remarkable organization and 
                recognize its proud heritage of service.

                For more than 121 years, the Red Cross has upheld its 
                mission to provide relief to victims of disasters and 
                to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to 
                emergencies. Last year, the Red Cross helped victims of 
                more than 70,000 disasters, ranging from dwelling fires 
                to widespread catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods, 
                tornadoes, and wildfires. Around the world, the Red 
                Cross contributed to international efforts that aided 
                other countries devastated by natural disasters, 
                assisted people in getting access to safe drinking 
                water, and battled malnutrition and life-threatening 
                diseases. More than half a million U.S. military 
                families received direct assistance from the Red Cross, 
                helping them stay connected with their loved ones, 
                despite difficult circumstances.

                The American Red Cross also strengthens our communities 
                by encouraging citizens to be involved and to help 
                their neighbors in need. Last year, more than 1.2 
                million everyday heroes volunteered at their local Red 
                Cross chapters, and almost 12 million more took the 
                time to learn lifesaving skills such as first aid, CPR, 
                and defibrillator use. And more than 4 million citizens 
                answered the call for blood donors, giving 7.2 million 
                blood donations through the American Red Cross.

                During these times of great consequence, the mission of 
                the Red Cross is more critical than ever. As our Nation 
                confronts new challenges, the American Red Cross and 
                its partners are working with the Federal Government 
                and the emergency planning community to help keep 
                America safe. Through its ``Together We Prepare'' 
                campaign, the Red Cross is a vital partner with the 
                Department of Homeland Security in empowering 
                individuals and families to protect themselves and be 
                prepared for the unexpected.

                Countless people across our country turn to the 
                American Red Cross every day for blood and blood 
                products, disaster assistance, and vital community 
                services. We are grateful for this essential and 
                inspiring organization, and we celebrate its legacy of 
                help, hope, and healing for those in need.

                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 of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 2003 as American Red 
                Cross Month. As we celebrate this month, I call upon 
                all citizens to become partners in preparedness with 
                their local Red Cross chapters and to become active 
                participants in advancing the noble mission of the 
                American Red Cross.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand three, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
                seventh.

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[FR Doc. 03-5368
Filed 3-4-03; 9:11 am]
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