124 STAT. 4677 PROCLAMATION 8551—AUG. 31, 2010 tion can destroy self-confidence, family ties, and friendships, recovery can restore the promise of a brighter tomorrow. During National Alco- hol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we express support for those living healthy and productive lives in long-term recovery, we applaud those working to help struggling Americans break the cycle of abuse, and we encourage those in need to seek help. This year’s theme, ‘‘Join the Voices for Recovery: Now More Than Ever!,’’ calls us to an urgent mission—to save lives from the hazards of addiction. As we make quality and affordable health care more ac- cessible to all Americans, we also resolve to build a healthier Nation by increasing access to treatment and recovery programs in our health care system. To help achieve this goal, the Affordable Care Act sup- ports services available to address addiction. Together, we can reduce the harmful consequences of untreated addiction, such as violence, failure in school, job loss, child abuse, crimes, and death. I encourage all Americans to visit RecoveryMonth.gov for more resources and in- formation. The journey to recovery requires great fortitude and a supportive net- work. As we celebrate National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we also express our appreciation for the family members, mu- tual aid groups, peer support programs, health professionals, and com- munity leaders that provide compassion, care, and hope. Across Amer- ica, we must spread the word that substance abuse is preventable, that addiction is treatable, and that recovery is possible. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sep- tember 2010 as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate pro- grams, ceremonies, and activities, and to celebrate the lives freed from addiction to illicit drugs, alcohol, or prescription medications. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA Proclamation 8551 of August 31, 2010 National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2010 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation While we have made great strides in the battle against ovarian cancer, this disease continues to claim more lives than any other gynecologic cancer. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those lost to and living with ovarian cancer, and we renew our commitment to developing effective screening methods, improving treatments, and ultimately defeating this disease.
