    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 128, 113th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 9110--APR. 30, 2014

    Proclamation 9110 of April 30, 2014

    National Building Safety Month, 2014

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    America's buildings do more than house people and goods. They embody
    innovation; inspire creativity; and provide foundations for families,
    businesses, and communities. During National Building Safety Month, we
    celebrate the dedicated professionals who keep our buildings secure, and
    we recommit to maintaining resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.
    Because this is not a task for government alone, my Administration has
    fostered partnerships between the public and private sectors. Joining
    with building officials, design professionals, scientists, and
    engineers, we continually develop new guidance and tools for increasing
    disaster-resistance and meeting building standards. For additional
    information and resources explaining simple steps people can take to
    better prepare their homes or businesses for a disaster, visit
    www.Ready.gov.
    As Americans, our spirit is strong and resilient, and our buildings
    should match that spirit. From our homes to our high-rises, our museums
    to our malls, let us work to keep structures sound and up to code. By
    doing so, we can conserve energy, protect the environment, and

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    help communities withstand the impacts of natural disasters and climate
    change.
    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 2014 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.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    eighth.
    BARACK OBAMA