Cancer Control Month, 2017, 16707-16708 [2017-06940]

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 5, 2017)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 16707-16708]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06940]



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Vol. 82

Wednesday,

No. 64

April 5, 2017

Part III





The President





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Proclamation 9581--Cancer Control Month, 2017



Proclamation 9582--National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2017



Proclamation 9583--National Donate Life Month, 2017



Proclamation 9584--National Financial Capability Month, 2017



Proclamation 9585--National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention 
Month, 2017



Proclamation 9586--World Autism Awareness Day, 2017



Executive Order 13785--Establishing Enhanced Collection and Enforcement 
of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties and Violations of Trade and 
Customs Laws



Executive Order 13786--Omnibus Report on Significant Trade Deficits



Executive Order 13787--Providing an Order of Succession Within the 
Department of Justice


                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 82 , No. 64 / Wednesday, April 5, 2017 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9581 of March 31, 2017

                
Cancer Control Month, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The creativity and commitment of America's incredible 
                medical research and healthcare communities have made 
                the United States the biomedical innovation capital of 
                the world. In particular, American innovators have made 
                ground-breaking advances in cancer research. These 
                innovations help drive the declining rates of cancer 
                mortality.

                Still, much work remains to be done. Cancer is still 
                the second-leading cause of death in the United States 
                and causes too much suffering for too many of our 
                families and communities.

                During Cancer Control Month, we honor the memory of 
                loved ones lost to cancer and we celebrate our cancer 
                survivors. We recommit ourselves to developing cures 
                for those currently battling this disease across the 
                country and to educating people on the many ways they 
                can prevent cancer and take care of those who have 
                fallen ill.

                Our Nation is committed to winning the fight against 
                cancer. Throughout April, we promote methods to combat 
                cancer and we recognize the thousands of medical 
                professionals, public health advocates, scientific 
                researchers, innovative companies, and family members 
                and friends who treat, find cures for, and support 
                those suffering from all forms of cancer.

                My Administration will continue to work with the 
                Congress to implement the 21st Century Cures Act and 
                clear the way for enormous breakthroughs in medical 
                science. Cutting-edge research can transform cancer 
                treatment, so that it is more effective, less toxic, 
                and less debilitating. Together, we will make possible 
                the medical advances necessary to prevent, treat, and 
                defeat this disease.

                Experts believe that nearly half of the most common 
                cancers can be prevented. Americans can reduce their 
                risk of developing cancer through healthy eating 
                habits, regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco 
                and excessive alcohol consumption. Regular physicals 
                and cancer screenings and awareness of family medical 
                histories are also critical to preventing cancers and 
                helping those who fall victim to cancer discover it at 
                earlier, more treatable stages.

                Because of the toll cancer imposes on our citizens, 
                families, and communities, as well as the importance of 
                promoting prevention and early detection, my 
                Administration wholeheartedly concurs in the request of 
                the Congress, that dates back to 1938, to declare April 
                as ``Cancer Control Month.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim April 2017 as Cancer 
                Control Month. I call upon the people of the United 
                States to speak with their doctors and healthcare 
                providers to learn more about preventive measures that 
                can save lives. I encourage citizens, government 
                agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, 
                the media, and other interested groups to increase 
                awareness of what Americans can do to prevent and 
                control cancer. I also invite the Governors of the 
                States and Territories and officials of other areas 
                subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to 
                join me in recognizing Cancer Control Month.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                first.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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