[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 34 (Monday, September 1, 2008)]
[Page 1155]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 8279--National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2008

 August 25, 2008

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to 
underscore our commitment to fighting prostate cancer and to raise 
awareness about this highly treatable disease.
    Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in 
men, and one in six men will develop it during their lifetime. The cause 
of prostate cancer remains unknown, but early detection can lead to 
better treatment and increase the chances of survival. It is important 
for men to talk to their physicians about risk factors, prevention, and 
preventive screenings.
    My Administration remains committed to helping America's dedicated 
medical professionals learn more about the cause of prostate cancer and 
develop new and better ways to combat it. Since 2005, the Cancer Genome 
Atlas has studied the genetic sources of all types of cancer. By 
supporting medical research, conducting clinical trials, and developing 
new surgical techniques to help patients recover quickly, the National 
Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention are helping lead the fight against 
prostate cancer.
    During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those 
who lost the battle against prostate cancer, and we pray for their 
families and friends. We also remember those living with prostate 
cancer, celebrate the lives of survivors, and thank all the medical 
professionals who aid in these victories. By continuing our fight 
against this disease, we will make our Nation a healthier and more 
hopeful place.
     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 September 2008 as 
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government 
officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, 
educators, and the people of the United States to reaffirm our Nation's 
strong and ongoing commitment to the fight against prostate cancer.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth 
day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., August 27, 
2008]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on August 
28.