[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 126, 112th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8792--APR. 2, 2012

Proclamation 8792 of April 2, 2012

National Donate Life Month, 2012

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

With quiet compassion and exceptional generosity, organ and tissue
donors leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless Americans.
Their selfless acts inspire hope at moments of profound need, and they
recall the giving spirit that lies at the heart of our national
character. During National Donate Life Month, we reflect on that
essential quality and recommit to saving lives through organ and tissue
donation.
The need for donors is greater than ever before. Today, more than
110,000 Americans await an organ transplant, and while many individuals
will receive lifesaving treatment, too many will pass before help
arrives. All of us can play a part in ending this unacceptable loss of
life. I encourage every American to consider becoming an organ and
tissue donor; to consult their family, friends, physician, or faith
leader about their decision; and if they choose to be a donor, to
register on their state organ donor registry. To learn more about organ
and tissue donation and how to enroll in a donor registry, visit:
www.OrganDonor.gov.
Even as millions of Americans choose to donate life, our Nation
continues to face a shortage of donors that impacts patients and
families across our country. This month, we renew our commitment to
address-

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ing this urgent public health issue, supporting donors and their
families, and ensuring every individual has access to the care and
services they need.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2012 as National
Donate Life Month. I call upon health care professionals, volunteers,
educators, government agencies, faith-based and community groups, and
private organizations to join forces to boost the number of organ and
tissue donors throughout our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
sixth.
BARACK OBAMA