[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 214 (Monday, November 7, 1994)]
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                        Presidential Documents 


Federal Register
Vol. 59, No. 214
Monday, November 7, 1994

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Title 3--
The President
                Proclamation 6753 of November 3, 1994

 

National Family Caregivers Week, 1994

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The number of Americans aged 65 or older is increasing 
                steadily. In 1992, seniors represented 12.7 percent of 
                the U.S. population--about one in every eight 
                Americans. Americans are living longer, healthier lives 
                than at any other time in our history, yet one-third of 
                older people evaluate their health as only fair or 
                poor. About 6.1 million senior citizens have 
                disabilities that leave them in need of regular care 
                and help with their daily tasks.

                When someone we love becomes ill, has an accident, or 
                needs assistance, we can all become caregivers at a 
                moment's notice. Care is usually provided by family 
                members, often wives, daughters, and daughters-in-law, 
                who may sacrifice their own employment opportunities to 
                bring joy and comfort into the lives of loved ones. 
                Selflessly offering their energy and love to those in 
                need, family caregivers have earned our heartfelt 
                gratitude and profound respect.

                Caregivers understand how much we need and depend on 
                one another. Indeed, Americans understand that our 
                strength as a Nation has always flowed from the sturdy 
                bonds of family. In recognition of this fact, we all 
                must work harder to ensure that our Nation's caregivers 
                receive the support and assistance they deserve.

                The Congress, by Public Law 103-319, has designated 
                November 20, 1994 through November 26, 1994, as 
                ``National Family Caregivers Week'' and has authorized 
                and requested the President to issue a proclamation in 
                observance of this week.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week 
                of November 20-26, 1994, as National Family Caregivers 
                Week and call upon all government agencies and the 
                people of the United States to observe this week with 
                appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                third day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen 
                hundred and ninety-four, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and 
                nineteenth.

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[FR Doc. 94-27672
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