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 123STA T . 3 6 23 PROCL A M AT I O N8 3 57— APR. 3 , 2 0 0 9Iurgeal l Am er ic a nstof ollo w t h ese e x am p les by consi d ering becoming an organ , tissue, or marrow donor .T he call for help from those in need of transplants is clear. M ore donors are needed to meet the needs of those on the national waiting list for life - sa v ing transplants. W hen con- sidering organ donation, Americans should consult family members to ensure that loved ones are fully aware of the donor ’ s decisions. J oining the ran k s of organ donors is simple. I encourage Americans to learn more about becoming a donor at www.organdonor.gov. NO W,T HER E F ORE, I, B ARA CK OBAMA, P resident of the U nited S tates of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 20 0 9 as National D onate L ife Month. I call upon health care professionals, volunteers, educators, government agencies, faith-based and commu- nity groups, and private organi z ations to j oin forces to increase the number of organ and tissue donors throughout our Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty- third. BARACK OBAMA Proclam a ti o n8357 o fAp ril 3 ,20 0 9Education and Sh a r in gD a y,U. S. A ., 20 0 9BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation The education we provide our children must prepare them to succeed in a global economy and to contribute to their communities. Com- memorating Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we underscore our commitment to a competitive and complete education. The professional demands of today’s workplace re q uire a renewed commitment to education. Our youngest children need a strong early foundation. Standards must be raised, curricula must be enhanced, and teachers must be supported. Families, communities, and educators must collaborate to ensure that students are working hard and receiv- ing the best instruction possible. Y et knowledge alone will not bring the future our children deserve. Our schools and community institutions must also help each child de- velop a moral compass. Education must blend basic American values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and service. These indispen- sable elements will not only help children succeed in challenging work environments, they will also help our youth engage in and contribute to their communities. Few have better understood or more successfully promoted these ideas than Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who emphasized the importance of education and good character. Through the establishment of educational and social service institu- tions across the country and the world, Rabbi Schneerson sought to