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 101 STAT. 2096

PROCLAMATION 5626—APR. 8, 1987

identifying and controlling a serious condition that is a major contributor to America's number one killer. More than 20 medical, public health, and voluntary health organizations have joined with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to form the National Cholesterol Education Program. These and other organizations have endorsed "Know Your Cholesterol" as an educational theme of this national effort. The Congress, by Public Law 100-13, has designated the week of April 5 through April 11, 1987, as "Know Your Cholesterol Week" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of April 5 through April 11, 1987, as Know Your Cholesterol Week. I urge all Americans to become familiar with the dangers of high blood cholesterol and to take steps to determine their cholesterol levels and discuss the implications of their cholesterol measurement at their next visit to their doctor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eleventh. nBiBii> Ir-^v^

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National Fonner POW Recognition Day, 1987 By the President of the United States of America . <•-,'... -, -....'d A Proclamation More than 80,000 Americans living today are former prisoners of war. Many of these courageous men and women were subjected for months and years to brutal and inhumane treatment by their captors, in violation of international codes and customs for the treatment of prisoners of war. Many prisoners died or were disabled; all suffered prolonged and extraordinary hardships. The members of their families also endured torment, the agony of prolonged separation or of having no word of their loved ones. The great courage and sacrifices of American prisoners of war and their families will live in the memory of our countrymen forever. These patriots— who served and suffered and prevailed for love of our country—deserve every tribute from a Nation proud and solemnly grateful for their faith and their valor. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 47, has designated April 9, 1987, as "National Former POW Recognition Day" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim April 9, 1987, National Former POW Recog-

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