[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 127, 113th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8948--MAR. 29, 2013

Proclamation 8948 of March 29, 2013

National Cancer Control Month, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
For more than a decade, Americans have watched the overall cancer death
rate drop lower and lower with each passing year. As a Nation, we have
measured that progress not just in the lives we have saved, but also in
the moments we have shared--patients lifted up by the promise of
remission, parents blessed with the chance to watch their children grow
up, young people confident that a diagnosis cannot put



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a limit on their
dreams. But even with the gains we have made, we know there is more work
to do when more than half a million Americans lose their lives to cancer
every year. This month, we rededicate ourselves to securing better
outcomes, reducing new cases, and advancing cancer research.
To beat this disease, we must continue our efforts to prevent it. Each
of us can reduce our risk of developing cancer by maintaining a healthy
weight, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake and sun exposure,
and living tobacco-free. For help quitting smoking, visit
www.BeTobaccoFree.gov. Additional resources on what cancer is and how to
prevent it are available at www.Cancer.gov.
Detecting cancer early gives patients the best chance for successful
treatment. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurers are required to
cover recommended cancer screenings and other preventive services at no
out-of-pocket cost to the patient--a provision that has already helped
nearly 71 million people. To build on those gains and stop cancer before
it takes hold, I encourage all Americans to see their health care
providers for regular screenings and check-ups.
Expanding on today's progress also means investing in tomorrow's
breakthroughs. My Administration is committed to supporting the kind of
medical research that has unlocked decades of new therapies and
promising interventions. Beginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act will
also give cancer patients better access to those treatments by
preventing insurance companies from denying coverage because of a pre-
existing condition or putting annual dollar limits on most benefits.
Together, our Nation is moving forward in the fight against cancer. As
we recommit to improving prevention, detection, and treatment, let us
honor the memory of the courageous men and women we have lost to the
disease, and let us stand with all those facing it today.
The Congress of the United States, by joint resolution approved March
28, 1938 (52 Stat. 148; 36 U.S.C. 103), as amended, has requested the
President to issue an annual proclamation declaring April as ``Cancer
Control Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim April 2013 as National Cancer Control Month.
I encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and other interested groups to join in activities that
will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent and control
cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
seventh.
BARACK OBAMA




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PROCLAMATION 8949--MAR. 29, 2013

Proclamation 8949 of March 29, 2013

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America is a country where all of us should be able to pursue our own
measure of happiness and live free from fear. But for the millions of
children who have experienced abuse or neglect, it is a promise that
goes tragically unfulfilled. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a
time to make their struggle our own and reaffirm a simple truth: that no
matter the challenges we face, caring for our children must always be
our first task.
Realizing that truth in our society means ensuring children know they
are never alone--that they always have a place to go and there are
always people on their side. Parents and caregivers play an essential
part in giving their children that stability. But we also know that
keeping our children safe is something we can only do together, with the
help of friends and neighbors and the broader community. All of us bear
a responsibility to look after them, whether by lifting children toward
their full potential or lending a hand to a family in need.
Our Government shares in that obligation, which is why my Administration
has made addressing child abuse a priority. Since I took office, we have
advocated for responsible parenting and invested in programs that can
give our sons and daughters a strong start in life. I was also proud to
sign measures into law that equip State and local governments with the
tools to take on abuse, like the CAPTA Reauthorization Act and the
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act.
Together, we are making important progress in stopping child abuse and
neglect. But we cannot let up--not when children are still growing up
looking for a lifeline, and not when more than half a million young
people are robbed of their basic right to safety every year. So this
month, let us stand up for them and make their voices heard. To learn
more about ending child abuse and how to get involved, visit
www.ChildWelfare.gov/Preventing.
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 2013 as National
Child Abuse Prevention Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this
month with programs and activities that help prevent child abuse and
provide for children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
seventh.
BARACK OBAMA