[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 9 (Monday, March 5, 2007)]
[Page 225]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8108--American Red Cross Month, 2007

 February 27, 2007

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    The American Red Cross demonstrates the power of human compassion 
and embodies the capacity for kindness and generosity of this great 
Nation. This month, we honor the men and women of the American Red Cross 
who exhibit the spirit and character of America by serving others in 
need.
    Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has helped 
millions of individuals overcome the effects of natural disasters and 
emergencies by providing shelter, food, counseling, and other 
assistance. It plays an important role in our communities by helping 
maintain our country's blood supply, offering programs for youth and the 
elderly, supporting members of the military and their families, and 
promoting health and emergency preparedness. This inspiring organization 
helps improve the lives of those in need and continues to assist in the 
recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast.
    The humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross extends around 
the world. My Administration is proud to work with it to support efforts 
to combat malaria, measles, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases that affect 
millions of people each year in Africa and throughout the world. The 
American Red Cross is committed to helping improve the prevention and 
treatment of diseases and is working to strengthen community health 
programs in developing areas of the world. These efforts help save lives 
and show the strength and generosity of America.
    We are grateful for the tireless work of the volunteers and staff of 
the American Red Cross. During this month, we pay tribute to this 
remarkable organization and all those who have answered the call to 
serve a cause greater than self and offered support and healing in times 
of need.
    Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, 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 laws of the United 
States, do hereby proclaim March 2007 as American Red Cross Month. I 
commend the good work of the American Red Cross, and I encourage all 
Americans to help make our world a better place by volunteering their 
time, energy, and talents for others.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh 
day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, 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, 8:49 a.m., March 1, 
2007]

Note: This proclamation was released by the Office of the Press 
Secretary on February 28, and it was published in the Federal Register 
on March 2.