[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 169 (Thursday, September 1, 2005)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 52281-52282]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17573]



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Part IV





The President





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Proclamation 7921--National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 
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                Proclamation 7921 of August 29, 2005

                
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery 
                Month, 2005

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The devastating effects of alcohol and drug addiction 
                have destroyed the lives and families of countless 
                Americans. During National Alcohol and Drug Addiction 
                Recovery Month, we recognize the dangers of substance 
                abuse and renew the hope of overcoming addiction for 
                individuals across our Nation. This year's theme, 
                ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Healing Lives, Families 
                and Communities,'' encourages those striving to recover 
                from this disease and recognizes the many families, 
                support organizations, faith-based and community 
                groups, and volunteers working to help overcome 
                addiction.

                Substance abuse leads to a cycle of addiction and 
                despair that too often causes disease and death among 
                young people. The Helping America's Youth initiative, 
                led by First Lady Laura Bush, is promoting positive 
                youth development and combating alcohol and drug 
                addiction. This initiative is helping our children to 
                make healthy choices and build lives of purpose. To aid 
                citizens seeking treatment and recovery for substance 
                abuse, my Administration also has provided $200 million 
                over the past 2 years for the Access to Recovery 
                program. My 2006 budget requests an additional $150 
                million for this program to further expand treatment 
                choices. Directing resources to individuals allows them 
                to choose a program that suits their needs and 
                increases their chances of success. In addition, we 
                have increased opportunities for communities and faith-
                based providers to aid those suffering from addiction.

                I encourage all Americans to support individuals 
                striving to overcome addiction and the groups that are 
                helping to fight alcohol and drug addiction. By working 
                together, we can continue to build a more compassionate 
                society that transforms lives and provides health, 
                hope, and healing to those who hurt.

                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 September 2005 as National 
                Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon 
                the people of the United States to observe this month 
                with appropriate programs and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand five, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

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[FR Doc. 05-17573
Filed 8-31-05; 9:05 am]
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