[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 214 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62503-62504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28001]


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 Title 3--
 The President

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                Proclamation 7728 of October 31, 2003

                
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 
                2003

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Recent studies estimate that 4.5 million Americans are 
                affected by Alzheimer's disease, and that more than 13 
                million will be affected by the middle of this century. 
                As we seek to increase our understanding of the causes, 
                symptoms, and effects of this disease, we recognize the 
                victims and the family members, caregivers, and 
                healthcare professionals who care for those afflicted 
                with it.

                Researchers have not yet discovered the cause of 
                Alzheimer's disease, but its effects are well 
                documented. Alzheimer's disrupts the processes that 
                keep nerve cells in the brain healthy, resulting in a 
                decline in cognitive abilities. Those affected by 
                Alzheimer's disease grow increasingly dependent on 
                others.

                Alzheimer's disease has no known cure or certain 
                treatment, but research will continue to lead us to 
                breakthroughs that will help control the symptoms of 
                Alzheimer's disease or eventually cure or even reverse 
                its effects. We are supporting Alzheimer's research and 
                helping those afflicted with the disease get care. 
                Through the National Institute on Aging (NIA), we are 
                funding Alzheimer's Disease Centers across the country 
                that care for patients, improve diagnostic techniques, 
                and participate in long-term research. The NIA also 
                operates the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral 
                Center, which provides vital information to people with 
                Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. In addition, 
                scientists at the National Institutes of Health and the 
                Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting clinical 
                trials of drugs and enhancing overall care.

                During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we 
                especially thank all who care for those affected by 
                this tragic disease. By caring for patients and 
                continuing vital research, we strive to improve the 
                quality of life for today's victims and enhance the 
                health of future generations.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim November 2003 as National 
                Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to observe this month with 
                appropriate programs and activities.

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

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

[FR Doc. 03-28001
Filed 11-4-03; 8:45 am]
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