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

 
PROCLAMATION 8967--APR. 30, 2013

Proclamation 8967 of April 30, 2013

National Building Safety Month, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
When natural disasters and other hazards put American lives at risk,
robust codes and standards for our buildings play an important role in
keeping us safe. They ensure our homes and businesses are resilient to
the challenges of our time--not just by making them structurally sound,
but also by boosting their energy efficiency. This month, as we pay
tribute to professionals who design, construct, and secure our
infrastructure, let us raise awareness about building safety and
rededicate ourselves to improving it in the days to come.
Protecting our communities from harm requires commitment from all of us.
Alongside partners in government and industry, my Administration is
encouraging stakeholders across our country to adopt disaster-resistant
building codes and standards. We are collaborating with experts to issue
modern guidance on construction and retrofitting techniques. And we are
supporting cities and towns from coast to coast as they pursue disaster
preparedness, mitigation, and redevelopment. To get involved, visit
www.Ready.gov.
Time and again, devastating natural disasters have tested the strength
of our communities and the resilience of our people. Our capacity to
withstand these threats depends on what we do to prepare today--from
reinforcing critical infrastructure to making sure our buildings adhere
to local codes and standards. This month, we take up those tasks once
more and recommit to safety in the year ahead.
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 May 2013 as National
Building Safety Month. I encourage citizens, government agencies,
businesses, nonprofits, and other interested groups to join in
activities that raise awareness about building safety. I also call on
all Americans to learn more about how they can contribute to building
safety at home and in their communities.



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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
April, 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