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Presidential Documents
Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 170
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Title 3—
Proclamation 8406 of August 31, 2009
The President
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
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
recognize these brave role models and express support 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 services
that reduce substance abuse and promote healthy living. Without effective
treatment, abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription medications 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.
During 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.
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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 September 2009 as
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the
people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day
of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 170 (Thursday, September 3, 2009)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 170 / Thursday, September 3, 2009 /
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Title 3--
The President
[[Page 45535]]
Proclamation 8406 of August 31, 2009
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
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 recognize these brave role models
and express support 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 services that reduce substance abuse and
promote healthy living. Without effective treatment,
abuse of alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription
medications 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.
During 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 September 2009
as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
I call upon the people of the United States to observe
this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-21371
Filed 9-2-09; 8:45 am]
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