[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 4, 2015)]
[Presidential Documents]
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Vol. 80
Wednesday,
No. 23
February 4, 2015
Part IV
The President
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Proclamation 9229--American Heart Month, 2015
Proclamation 9230--National African American History Month, 2015
Proclamation 9231--National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month, 2015
Executive Order 13690--Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management
Standard and a Process for Further Soliciting and Considering
Stakeholder Input
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 9229 of January 30, 2015
American Heart Month, 2015
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In the United States, cardiovascular disease--including
heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure--is
responsible for one out of every three deaths. It is
the number one killer of American women and men, and it
is a leading cause of serious illness and disability.
Across our Nation, we have lost devoted mothers and
fathers, loved siblings, and cherished friends to this
devastating epidemic. During American Heart Month, as
we honor their memories, let us recommit to improving
our heart health and continuing the fight against this
deadly disease, for ourselves and our families.
Americans of all backgrounds can be at risk for heart
disease and stroke--and nearly half of all adults have
at least one major risk factor. However, individuals
who are at high risk often do not know it, and data
suggest that many people who experience sudden cardiac
death do not act on early warning signs. That is why it
is important to understand the risk factors for
cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, inactivity,
and diabetes, and to keep your blood pressure and
cholesterol under control. By maintaining a healthy
diet, getting regular exercise, and not smoking, you
can control risk factors and help protect your heart.
To learn more about cardiovascular health, talk with
your healthcare provider and visit www.CDC.gov/heartdisease heartdisease.
My Administration is committed to leading a new era of
medicine_one that delivers the right treatment at the
right time_and to ensuring Americans live longer,
healthier, more productive lives. That is why earlier
this year, I announced the Precision Medicine
Initiative. This bold new effort will revolutionize how
our Nation fights disease by investing in research that
will enable clinicians to tailor treatments to
individual patients. Additionally, in 2011 we launched
Million Hearts, an unprecedented effort that is
bringing together Federal Agencies, non-profit
organizations, and private-sector partners to prevent 1
million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. We are
working to enhance clinical care, bolster disease
prevention programs, and empower individuals and
communities to make healthy choices, demonstrating that
improving the health system can save lives. More
information on these important initiatives is available
at www.NIH.gov/precisionmedicine and
www.millionhearts.HHS.gov.
At the same time, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's
Move! initiative is encouraging young people to develop
heart-healthy habits from an early age, and the
Affordable Care Act is allowing more families to access
quality, affordable health care. New protections under
the law require most insurance plans to cover
recommended preventive services without copays, and
they prevent insurers from denying coverage due to a
pre-existing condition like heart disease.
On Friday, February 6, Michelle and I invite all
Americans to join in marking National Wear Red Day. By
wearing red, we help raise awareness of cardiovascular
disease and provide an important reminder that it is
never too early to take action to protect our health.
This month, let us reaffirm our resolve to fight this
epidemic and continue our work to build a brighter
future for our families.
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In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing
fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by
Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended
(77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the
President issue an annual proclamation designating
February as ``American Heart Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim February
2015 as American Heart Month, and I invite all
Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on
February 6, 2015. I also invite the Governors of the
States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of
other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States, and the American people to join me in
recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to fighting
cardiovascular disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of January, in the year of our Lord two
thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
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