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 118 STAT. 4197 PROCLAMATION 7833—OCT. 15, 2004 My Administration is committed to preventing, detecting, treating, and ultimately finding a cure for breast cancer. Through an early detection program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we have de- voted over $200 million for promoting mammography use and helping low-income women afford screening for breast and cervical cancer. In addition, the National Institutes of Health is conducting the largest trial ever of new, early-detection technologies to help doctors target breast cancer before symptoms occur. My Administration will continue working to ensure that America’s women have access to the best screening services available. I urge women, especially those 40 and over, to talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening and to encourage their friends and family to do the same. Together, we can help save lives and build a healthier future for all our citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2004, as National Mammography Day. I call on all Americans to ob- serve this day with appropriate programs and activities recognizing our health care professionals and researchers for their contributions in helping to detect and treat breast cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7833 of October 15, 2004 White Cane Safety Day, 2004 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation To help increase their mobility and assist them in their daily lives, many people who are blind or visually impaired use a white cane. On White Cane Safety Day, we celebrate the symbolism of this important tool and the enduring spirit of independence and determination shown by Americans who use it. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the first Presidential proclamation for White Cane Safety Day. He wrote that the observance would ‘‘make our people more fully aware of the meaning of the white cane’’; and help increase the safety and self-reliance of our citizens who are blind or visually impaired. Over the last four decades, our Na- tion has removed many barriers for these individuals, making it easier for them to find jobs, access public buildings, and live independently in their communities. Today, we are working to ensure that all Americans with disabilities have the opportunity to live with dignity, work productively, and real- ize their full potential. Through the New Freedom Initiative, my Ad- ministration continues to build on the progress of the Americans with VerDate 11-MAY-2000 15:04 Nov 10, 2005 Jkt 029194 PO 00000 Frm 00163 Fmt 8087 Sfmt 8087 C:\STATUTES\2004\29194PT4.004 APPS10 PsN: 29194PT4

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