[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8165--AUG. 20, 2007

Proclamation 8165 of August 20, 2007
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to underscore
our commitment to fighting ovarian cancer and to finding a cure for this
deadly disease.
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths
among women in our country, and the risk of developing it increases with
age and a family history of this disease. Other risk factors include a
history of endometrial, colon, or breast cancer, and obesity. Because
early detection is crucial in treating ovarian cancer and its symptoms
can be difficult to identify, women should consult their doctors about
personal risk factors, early warning signs, and screening options.
Our Nation has made progress in the fight against ovarian cancer, yet
much more work remains. I signed the ``Gynecologic Cancer Education and
Awareness Act of 2005,''; or ``Johanna's Law,''; which supports a
national campaign to raise awareness among women and health care
providers regarding gynecologic cancers. In FY 2007, the National
Institutes of Health will invest an estimated $102 million into ovarian
cancer research through the National Cancer Institute and other
institutes. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
will dedicate nearly $5 million. We will continue to commit our
resources to seek better ways to prevent, detect, and ultimately cure
ovarian cancer.
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Americans remember those
who have lost their lives to ovarian cancer, and we honor the courage
and strength of those who continue to fight this disease. We also
recognize the dedicated medical professionals and researchers whose
tireless efforts help provide a brighter, healthier future for women.

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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 2007 as National
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators,
volunteers, and the people of the United States to continue our Nation's
strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH