[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 131, 115th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9574 of March 1, 2017

American Red Cross Month, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

For more than 135 years, the American Red Cross has stepped into the
breach, providing shelter, food, and emotional support to victims of
natural disaster, war, conflict, and unexpected hardship. Today, the Red
Cross is responsible for a remarkable 40 percent of our Nation's

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blood supply, teaches life-saving techniques to volunteer citizen-
rescuers, and leads the world in international humanitarian aid. The Red
Cross has proudly and ardently supported our military, our veterans, and
their families for more than a century, delivering over 352,000 services
to members of the military and veterans each year.
The American Red Cross is a miracle-working organization, rooted in the
legacy of its gallant founder, Clara Barton, who tore down every
convention at the time regarding women in battle, giving history one of
the most incredible examples of courage and devotion to duty that it has
ever known. Her tremendous legacy lives on through the Red Cross's
assistance to hundreds of thousands of Americans affected by disasters
each year. In 2016, volunteers responded to 180 significant incidents,
including wildfires, storms, flooding, Hurricane Matthew, and other
emergencies at all times of the day and night. They opened nearly 800
emergency shelters, served more than 4.1 million meals and snacks, and
distributed more than 2.1 million relief items. Last year, the Red Cross
helped 79,000 families recover from home fires that left them with no
place to go.
The comfort, care, and relief provided by the American Red Cross serves
a great mission. When those in need see that recognizable symbol of
hope, the Red Cross, they see the hearts of the American people at
work--an incredibly powerful thing. When they see that beacon, they know
that true help is on the way, and they feel our people's mighty
generosity, love, and support for their fellow human beings.
To perform its vital national and international roles, the Red Cross
relies on volunteers and the support of the American people. The Red
Cross needs our continued commitment of time, resources, and funds to be
successful, and our country and the world need the Red Cross.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim March 2017 as American Red Cross
Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities, and by supporting the work of
service and relief organizations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of March,
in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-first.
DONALD J. TRUMP