Proclamations Proc. 7599 triotism and dedication, we renew our commitment to upholding the hon- orable legacy of their fallen children by pursuing a future of security, lib- erty, and peace. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936, (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day," and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 29, 2002, as Gold Star Mother's Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I also encour- age the American people to display the flag and to hold appropriate meet- ings in their homes, places of worship, or other suitable places as a public expression of the sympathy and respect that our Nation holds for our Gold Star Mothers. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-seventh day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twen- ty-seventh GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7599 of October 1, 2002 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2002 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the progress being made towards a cure for this disease, which robs so many women of their health and, in too many cases, their lives. This year, an estimated 203,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and almost 40,000 will die. Although we have made great medical strides in understanding breast cancer, much remains to be done to advance pre- vention, early detection, and effective treatment. Regular screenings remain the most effective way to identify breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. For women 40 and over, having mammograms every i to 2 years can reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer. To ensure mammography is available to all American women, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides screening and treatment services through the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Now in its 12th year, this Program has offered free and low-cost mammograms to almost 1.5 million low-income and minority women across our country. In addition, the Federal Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treat- ment Act allows States to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income, unin- sured women who were screened through the CDC program and found to need treatment for breast or cervical cancer. To date, the Department of 139
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