[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 42, Number 40 (Monday, October 9, 2006)]
[Pages 1732-1733]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8059--National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2006

 October 3, 2006

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we underscore our 
commitment to advancing the fight against breast cancer and bringing 
hope to those affected by this deadly disease.
    Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths 
among American women, and both men and women should be aware that age, 
obesity, genetics, and family history are factors that can contribute to 
the risk of developing this disease. Individuals may help reduce their 
personal risk of breast cancer through regular exercise and healthy 
lifestyle choices. Also, regular self-exams, clinical breast exams, and 
mammograms are vital since treatments are most effective when breast 
cancer is detected early.
    Our Nation is making advances in the detection and treatment of 
breast cancer, and my Administration is committed to continuing this 
progress. In fiscal year 2007, the Department of Health and Human 
Services will spend nearly $844 million on breast cancer research and 
prevention activities. In addition, the Federal Government is promoting 
breast cancer screening services for low-income and uninsured women 
through outreach activities and educational materials.
    Throughout our Nation, compassionate citizens provide love and 
encouragement to individuals living with breast cancer and their loved 
ones. Survivors of this disease show the world that life after breast 
cancer can be a reality, and we must continue to support these 
individuals and their families. Through medical advances, preventative 
programs, and quality health care, we can continue to make significant 
strides in the fight against this devastating disease and provide a 
brighter future for many Americans.
     Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States, 
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of 
the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2006 as National Breast 
Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon Government officials, businesses, 
communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and all 
the people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong 
commitment to preventing and treating breast cancer and to finding a 
cure for this disease.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 11:47 a.m., October 4, 
2006]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on October 
5.

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