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 12 2 STA T .530 3 PROCL A M AT I O N8 2 47— APR. 2 9, 2008 Proclam a ti o n8246 o fAp ril 2 5, 2 0 08 Mal a ri a Aw ar en e s s D a y,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation OnMal a ri a Aw ar e ne s s D a y,ou r N a t ion re c o g ni z esallw h osu f fer fro m this d e v astating disease, and we remem b er the lives lost to an illness that is entirely p reventable and treatable .T oday, we renew our com - mitment to lead the world toward the urgent goal and noble mission of turning the tide against malaria in Africa and around the world. My Administration and our partners are wor k ing together to save lives in Africa through the P resident ’ s Malaria I nitiative. On a recent trip to Africa, F irst L ady Laura B ush and I personally saw this Initiative work- ing and making incredible progress against malaria. By distributing in- secticide-treated bed nets, e x panding indoor insecticide spraying, pro- viding cutting-edge drugs to those in need, and empowering African leaders to determine the best strategy for their country, we have brought an extraordinary achievement within reach

together, we can eradicate a disease that has claimed the lives of children for centuries. Millions of lives are being saved because of the kindness and gen- erosity of the American people, and we will continue to work to en- sure that our aggressive and comprehensive strategy achieves its goal. America is a compassionate country that feeds the hungry and protects the vulnerable because we believe every human life has inherent dig- nity and matchless value. As the people of Africa continue their strug- gle against malaria, we offer our support and steadfast commitment. W e call on all nations to j oin us in a great humanitarian effort. NOW, T HER EFORE, I, G EORGE W. B US H, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 25, 2 0 0 8 , as Malaria Awareness Day. I encourage Americans to answer the universal call to love a neighbor and join in our goal of eliminating malaria on the African continent and elsewhere. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 824 7 of April 2 9, 2008 Asian /P a c i f icA m erican H eri t a g eM o nt h , 2008 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have contributed much to our Nation. During Asian / Pacific American Heritage Month, we highlight their importance to our great Nation.

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