Proc. 8046 Title 3--The President cancer with their physicians, determine the best screening and early-detec- tion options, and adopt healthy lifestyles. Young men are also encouraged to find out whether a family member has ever been diagnosed with prostate cancer and to seek medical advice at an earlier age if a medical history ex- ists. The progress we have made in the battle against prostate cancer is remark- able, yet more work remains. America leads the world in cutting-edge med- ical research, and the Federal Government will continue to do its part to support work that will lead to better diagnostic tools and innovative treat- ments for prostate cancer. By providing substantial funding for programs at the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention, and Department of Defense, my Administra- tion aims to improve our ability to prevent, detect, treat, and ultimately cure prostate cancer. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, America honors the victims and survivors of prostate cancer and applauds the family members and friends who provide love and encouragement. We also commend the medical professionals and researchers who are working to administer care, improve treatments, and find cures. Prostate cancer can be defeated, and we will continue this fight until the day when the battle to beat prostate cancer has been won. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2006 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, busi- nesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, and the people of the United States to reaffirm our Nation's strong and ongoing campaign against prostate cancer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of August in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Inde- pendence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 8046 of September 5, 2006 National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2006 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation This year, we mark the fifth anniversary of the brutal and ruthless terrorist attacks carried out against our Nation on September 11, 2001. We will al- ways remember the thousands of lives lost, and the innocent men, women, and children forever changed by those acts of evil. During these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we honor the heroism of the police offi- cers, firefighters, rescue personnel, members of the military, and private citizens who responded selfiessly in the face of terror. We also honor the courage and spirit of the mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, brothers 124
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