[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 42 (Friday, March 3, 2023)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 13291-13292]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04543]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 10524 of February 28, 2023

                
American Red Cross Month, 2023

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In the aftermath of the Civil War, Clara Barton founded 
                the American Red Cross. Its national headquarters, just 
                a few blocks from the White House, was built as a 
                memorial to the women of the Civil War. For nearly 142 
                years, the employees, volunteers, and supporters of the 
                American Red Cross have met loss and disaster with 
                compassion and care. They remind us that we must leave 
                no one behind. This month, we celebrate the ordinary 
                citizens who perform extraordinary acts of service, and 
                we honor the Red Cross for its commitment to making our 
                country and world a better place.

                Across America, I have seen the work of the Red Cross 
                firsthand. When hurricanes make landfall and 
                floodwaters rise, the Red Cross is ready to provide 
                food, shelter, and emergency supplies. When wildfires 
                spread and tornadoes uproot communities, volunteers 
                arrive from around the country to help survivors heal, 
                recover, and rebuild. We have also turned to the 
                American Red Cross to respond to crises overseas in the 
                wake of natural disasters and in preparation for 
                emergencies before they happen. The old saying is still 
                true today: The Red Cross is always there.

                During American Red Cross Month, I encourage Americans 
                to learn more about the steps involved in donating 
                blood by visiting redcross.org. If you can give blood, 
                I hope you will. I also encourage Americans to learn or 
                teach first aid and to participate in Sound the Alarm 
                events to prevent home fires. It is in our Nation's DNA 
                to lift each other up, especially on the frontlines of 
                emergencies and disasters. I know that Americans will 
                always answer the call--doing whatever it takes for as 
                long as it takes to help out those in need.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of 
                the United States of America and Honorary Chair of the 
                American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested 
                in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 2023 as American Red 
                Cross Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this 
                month with relevant programs, ceremonies, and 
                activities, and to support the work of service and 
                relief organizations.

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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 twenty-three, and of the Independence of 
                the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                seventh.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2023-04543
Filed 3-2-23; 8:45 am]
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