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 123STA T . 3 684PROCL A M AT I O N 84 0 6 — A UG .31 , 200 9(4)Anyprovis ions o f pr e vio u s pro clam a t ions an dEx ecutive O rders t h at are inconsistent w ith the actions ta k en in this proclamation are su - perseded to the extent of such inconsistency . ( 5 ) T he modifications to the H T S set forth in Annexes I and II of P u b li- cation 4 09 5 shall be effective with respect to g oods entered , or with- drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the later of (i) Oc- tober 1, 2 009, or (ii) the thirtieth day after the date of publication of this proclamation in the Fed e ralR e gist er. I NW ITNESS WHE R EO F , I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of August, in the year of our L ord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the U nited States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. B ARA CK OBA M A Proclam a ti o n8406 o fAug u s t 31,2 00 9Nation a lA l c o h ol an dDrug Addiction Re co v er yM onth ,20 0 9By t h e P reside n t of the U nited S tates of Am eri c a A Proclamation Every year, Americans across the country overcome their struggles with addiction. With personal determination and the support of family and friends, community members, and health professionals, they have turned the page on an illness and sought the promise of recovery. On this occasion, we recogni z e these brave role models and express sup- port for those in treatment, applaud those in recovery, and encourage those in need to seek help. As a Nation, we must work together to provide access to effective serv- ices that reduce substance abuse and promote healthy living. Without effective treatment, abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medi- cations can devastate the mind and body. With treatment, substance use disorders can be managed, giving individuals the effective tools necessary to address their addiction. This year ’ s theme, ‘ ‘Together We Learn, Together We Heal,’’ calls us to unite and encourage drug-free living. Treatment programs, family members, and neighbors can all help assist those who experience addiction. D uring National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we also pay special tribute to the dedicated professionals and everyday citizens who, with skill and empathy, guide people through the treatment and recovery process. Across America, they are offering a message of hope and understanding. These compassionate individuals remind us that the strength of our character derives not from the mistakes we make, but from our ability to recognize and address them. When we extend a helping hand to those in need, we reaffirm the American spirit and move our Nation towards a brighter tomorrow. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by the virtue of the authority invested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sep-