82 FR 12707 - American Red Cross Month, 2017

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Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 42 (March 6, 2017)

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Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 42 (Monday, March 6, 2017)

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Vol. 82

Monday,

No. 42

March 6, 2017

Part II





The President





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Proclamation 9574--American Red Cross Month, 2017



Proclamation 9575--Irish-American Heritage Month, 2017



Proclamation 9576--Women's History Month, 2017


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Federal Register / Vol. 82 , No. 42 / Monday, March 6, 2017 / 
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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9574 of March 1, 2017

                
American Red Cross Month, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                For more than 135 years, the American Red Cross has 
                stepped into the breach, providing shelter, food, and 
                emotional support to victims of natural disaster, war, 
                conflict, and unexpected hardship. Today, the Red Cross 
                is responsible for a remarkable 40 percent of our 
                Nation's blood supply, teaches life-saving techniques 
                to volunteer citizen-rescuers, and leads the world in 
                international humanitarian aid. The Red Cross has 
                proudly and ardently supported our military, our 
                veterans, and their families for more than a century, 
                delivering over 352,000 services to members of the 
                military and veterans each year.

                The American Red Cross is a miracle-working 
                organization, rooted in the legacy of its gallant 
                founder, Clara Barton, who tore down every convention 
                at the time regarding women in battle, giving history 
                one of the most incredible examples of courage and 
                devotion to duty that it has ever known. Her tremendous 
                legacy lives on through the Red Cross's assistance to 
                hundreds of thousands of Americans affected by 
                disasters each year. In 2016, volunteers responded to 
                180 significant incidents, including wildfires, storms, 
                flooding, Hurricane Matthew, and other emergencies at 
                all times of the day and night. They opened nearly 800 
                emergency shelters, served more than 4.1 million meals 
                and snacks, and distributed more than 2.1 million 
                relief items. Last year, the Red Cross helped 79,000 
                families recover from home fires that left them with no 
                place to go.

                The comfort, care, and relief provided by the American 
                Red Cross serves a great mission. When those in need 
                see that recognizable symbol of hope, the Red Cross, 
                they see the hearts of the American people at work--an 
                incredibly powerful thing. When they see that beacon, 
                they know that true help is on the way, and they feel 
                our people's mighty generosity, love, and support for 
                their fellow human beings.

                To perform its vital national and international roles, 
                the Red Cross relies on volunteers and the support of 
                the American people. The Red Cross needs our continued 
                commitment of time, resources, and funds to be 
                successful, and our country and the world need the Red 
                Cross.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald J. Trump, President of the 
                United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the 
                American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested 
                in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 2017 as American Red 
                Cross Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this 
                month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
                activities, and by supporting the work of service and 
                relief organizations.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                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.
                
                
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$12707 Federal Register Presidential Documents Vol. 82, No. 42 Monday, March 6, 2017 Title 3— Proclamation 9574 of March 1, 2017 The President American Red Cross Month, 2017 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For more than 135 years, the American Red Cross has stepped into the breach, providing shelter, food, and emotional support to victims of natural disaster, war, conflict, and unexpected hardship. Today, the Red Cross is responsible for a remarkable 40 percent of our Nation’s blood supply, teaches life-saving techniques to volunteer citizen-rescuers, and leads the world in international humanitarian aid. The Red Cross has proudly and ardently supported our military, our veterans, and their families for more than a century, delivering over 352,000 services to members of the military and veterans each year. The American Red Cross is a miracle-working organization, rooted in the legacy of its gallant founder, Clara Barton, who tore down every convention at the time regarding women in battle, giving history one of the most incredible examples of courage and devotion to duty that it has ever known. Her tremendous legacy lives on through the Red Cross’s assistance to hun- dreds of thousands of Americans affected by disasters each year. In 2016, volunteers responded to 180 significant incidents, including wildfires, storms, flooding, Hurricane Matthew, and other emergencies at all times of the day and night. They opened nearly 800 emergency shelters, served more than 4.1 million meals and snacks, and distributed more than 2.1 million relief items. Last year, the Red Cross helped 79,000 families recover from home fires that left them with no place to go. The comfort, care, and relief provided by the American Red Cross serves a great mission. When those in need see that recognizable symbol of hope, the Red Cross, they see the hearts of the American people at work—an incredibly powerful thing. When they see that beacon, they know that true help is on the way, and they feel our people’s mighty generosity, love, and support for their fellow human beings. To perform its vital national and international roles, the Red Cross relies on volunteers and the support of the American people. The Red Cross needs our continued commitment of time, resources, and funds to be success- ful, and our country and the world need the Red Cross. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2017 as American Red Cross Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities, and by supporting the work of service and relief organizations. srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PRES DOCS VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:39 Mar 03, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4705 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\06MRD0.SGM 06MRD0$

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FR Citation		82 FR 12707