[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 13 (Monday, April 3, 2006)]
[Page 606]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 7994--National Donate Life Month, 2006

March 29, 2006

By the President of the United States

of America

A Proclamation

    National Donate Life Month is an opportunity to celebrate the 
tremendous generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ, 
tissue, marrow, and blood donors and to encourage more Americans to 
follow their fine example.
    Last year, more than 28,000 organ transplants took place in the 
United States--more than at any other time in history. Despite this 
progress, more than 90,000 of our fellow citizens remain on a waiting 
list for a donation, and many lives are lost each year while waiting for 
organ transplants. Through programs like the Workplace Partnership for 
Life, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, my 
Administration remains committed to supporting organ, marrow, tissue, 
and blood donations. As public and private organizations work together, 
we will educate more Americans about the importance of giving life.
    During National Donate Life Month, I urge more Americans to make the 
decision to donate the gift of life. Individuals can learn more about 
becoming an organ and tissue donor at www.organdonor.gov. By saying yes 
to organ and tissue donation on their driver's licenses, adding their 
name to donor registries, or talking about their decision with family 
and friends, citizens help save lives and contribute to a more 
compassionate and hopeful society.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of 
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and 
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2006 as National 
Donate Life Month. I call upon health care professionals, volunteers, 
educators, government agencies, faith-based and community groups, and 
private organizations to help raise awareness about the urgent need for 
organ and tissue donors throughout our Nation.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth 
day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
thirtieth.
                                                George W. Bush

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., March 31, 
2006]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on April 
3.