National Building Safety Month, 2014

Proclamation 9110 of April 30, 2014

National Building Safety Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America's buildings do more than house people and
goods. They embody innovation; inspire creativity; and
provide foundations for families, businesses, and
communities. During National Building Safety Month, we
celebrate the dedicated professionals who keep our
buildings secure, and we recommit to maintaining
resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.

Because this is not a task for government alone, my
Administration has fostered partnerships between the
public and private sectors. Joining with building
officials, design professionals, scientists, and
engineers, we continually develop new guidance and
tools for increasing disaster-resistance and meeting
building standards. For additional information and
resources explaining simple steps people can take to
better prepare their homes or businesses for a
disaster, visit www.Ready.gov.

As Americans, our spirit is strong and resilient, and
our buildings should match that spirit. From our homes
to our high-rises, our museums to our malls, let us
work to keep structures sound and up to code. By doing
so, we can conserve energy, protect the environment,
and help communities withstand the impacts of natural
disasters and climate change.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 May 2014 as National
Building Safety Month. I encourage citizens, government
agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and other interested
groups to join in activities that raise awareness about
building safety. I also call on all Americans to learn
more about how they can contribute to building safety
at home and in their communities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of April, in the year of our Lord two
thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
eighth.