National Sanctity of Human Life Day
Title: National Sanctity of Human Life Day
Date: 2009-01-18
NEWS BRIEFS Jan-15-2009
U.S.
Bush proclaims Jan. 18 National Sanctity of Human Life Day
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Declaring that every life is “a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique and worthy of protection,” President George W. Bush proclaimed Jan. 18, the Sunday before the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. On this day “our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world. We also underscore our dedication to heeding this message of conscience by speaking up for the weak and voiceless among us,” he said in the proclamation issued Jan. 15. Bush urged Americans “to recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies and to underscore our commitment to respecting and protecting the life and dignity of every human being.” On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion, and the Doe v. Bolton decision, which lifted state restrictions on abortion.