12 2 STA T .53 3 9PROCL A M AT I O N8 2 7 9 — A UG .25 , 2 0 08 Aswelo o kbac ko nth e j o ur ne y to wo m en g a i ning su f frage , we remem - ber the sacrifices of p eople like S usan B. Anthony an dE li z abeth C ady Stanton. M ore than 160 years after the Seneca F alls Con v ention, we celebrate the spirit, leadership, and hard work of those pioneering women. W e also recognize the women who continue in this tradition by acting as role models in their communities, helping raise the ne x t generation of Americans, leading in their professions, and serving in the Armed Forces protecting our country. T hese women are continuing on the path set by those who came before them, so that all Americans can realize the great promise of our N ation. N O W,T H E R EFORE, I , G EORGE W. B U SH, P resident 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 August 2 6, 200 8 , as Women ’ sE q uality D ay. I call upon the people of the United States to celebrate the achievements of women and observe this day with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sec- ond day of August, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n8279 o fAug u s t2 5, 2 0 08 Nation a lPr o s tat eC an c er Aw areness M ont h,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 National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to under- score our commitment to fighting prostate cancer and to raise aware- ness about this highly treatable disease. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in men, and one in six men will develop it during their lifetime. The cause of prostate cancer remains unknown, but early detection can lead to better treatment and increase the chances of survival. It is important for men to talk to their physicians about risk factors, prevention, and preventive screenings. My Administration remains committed to helping America’s dedicated medical professionals learn more about the cause of prostate cancer and develop new and better ways to combat it. Since 200 5 , the Cancer Genome Atlas has studied the genetic sources of all types of cancer. By supporting medical research, conducting clinical trials, and devel- oping new surgical techniques to help patients recover quickly, the Na- tional Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the Cen- ters for Disease Control and Prevention are helping lead the fight against prostate cancer. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those who lost the battle against prostate cancer, and we pray for their fami- lies and friends. We also remember those living with prostate cancer, celebrate the lives of survivors, and thank all the medical professionals
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