[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

122 STAT. 5303


 
PROCLAMATION 8246--APR. 25, 2008



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.
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.
GEORGE W. BUSH