[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 151 (Thursday, November 29, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H6524]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the more than 65 
million family caregivers across the Nation who work tirelessly and 
selflessly to care for loved ones who are chronically ill, disabled or 
aging. So this month, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, 
which is a time to thank all those heroes who sacrifice their time and 
effort in looking after others.
  It is estimated that family caregivers provide 80 percent of our 
Nation's long-term care, saving families about $375 billion annually. 
Caregivers are the silent heroes of the family. They work day in and 
day out to ensure that those in need of care receive that support. 
Taking care of sick family members is, no doubt, a difficult job; and I 
encourage caregivers to continue to utilize the resources they have in 
their communities for support.
  I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the family caregivers in 
Minnesota and of those helping families in America. Your work to 
support your families exemplifies the true meaning of putting someone 
else's needs first.

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