[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 83 (Tuesday, April 29, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 23063-23064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1199]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8246 of April 25, 2008

                
Malaria Awareness Day, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On Malaria Awareness Day, our Nation recognizes all who 
                suffer from this devastating disease, and we remember 
                the lives lost to an illness that is entirely 
                preventable and treatable. Today, we renew our 
                commitment to lead the world toward the urgent goal and 
                noble mission of turning the tide against malaria in 
                Africa and around the world.

                My Administration and our partners are working together 
                to save lives in Africa through the President's Malaria 
                Initiative. On a recent trip to Africa, First Lady 
                Laura Bush and I personally saw this Initiative working 
                and making incredible progress against malaria. By 
                distributing insecticide-treated bed nets, expanding 
                indoor insecticide spraying, providing cutting-edge 
                drugs to those in need, and empowering African leaders 
                to determine the best strategy for their country, we 
                have brought an extraordinary achievement within reach: 
                together, we can eradicate a disease that has claimed 
                the lives of children for centuries. Millions of lives 
                are being saved because of the kindness and generosity 
                of the American people, and we will continue to work to 
                ensure that our aggressive and comprehensive strategy 
                achieves its goal.

                America is a compassionate country that feeds the 
                hungry and protects the vulnerable because we believe 
                every human life has inherent dignity and matchless 
                value. As the people of Africa continue their struggle 
                against malaria, we offer our support and steadfast 
                commitment. We call on all nations to join us in a 
                great humanitarian effort.

                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 25, 2008, as Malaria 
                Awareness Day. I encourage Americans to answer the 
                universal call to love a neighbor and join in our goal 
                of eliminating malaria on the African continent and 
                elsewhere.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-fifth 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. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 08-1199
Filed 4-28-08; 8:45 am]
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