[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 4, 2010)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 23559-23560]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-10573]


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                Proclamation 8506 of April 28, 2010

                
Older Americans Month, 2010

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Older Americans have lived through momentous and trying 
                times in our history, and they have strengthened our 
                national character. Their experience and wisdom connect 
                us to the past and help us meet the challenges of the 
                present. During Older Americans Month, we show our 
                support and appreciation for these treasured 
                individuals who have contributed so much to our Nation.

                This year's theme for Older Americans Month, ``Age 
                Strong, Live Long,'' recognizes the efforts of people 
                of all ages to promote the well-being, community 
                involvement, and independence of senior citizens. As 
                Americans live longer, healthier, and more productive 
                lives, many are starting second careers and continuing 
                to be involved in their communities. Dedicated older 
                Americans are also answering the call to serve through 
                the Corporation for National and Community Service's 
                Senior Corps.

                My Administration is committed to ensuring older 
                Americans can age strong and live long. By 
                strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, while protecting 
                Social Security, we help ensure all Americans can age 
                with dignity. The recently enacted Affordable Care Act 
                strengthens Medicare by providing free preventive care 
                starting next year, enhancing care coordination, and 
                gradually closing the ``donut hole'' gap in 
                prescription drug coverage. In addition, this law 
                includes provisions to help prevent and eliminate elder 
                abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Along with the Middle 
                Class Task Force's Caregiver Initiative, we are 
                investing in wellness and prevention programs to help 
                seniors remain healthy and close to their loved ones. 
                The Administration on Aging's network of State and 
                local organizations provides services to older 
                Americans that help prevent unnecessary hospitalization 
                or institutionalization. We must also protect seniors 
                by expanding efforts to fight fraud, waste, and abuse 
                in Medicare and Medicaid through national and State 
                efforts, as well as community-based programs that 
                empower retirees to detect and defend against health 
                care fraud.

                Many of our Nation's older men and women have worked 
                tirelessly and sacrificed so their children could 
                achieve something greater. Their passion and experience 
                inspire us all and we are privileged to honor and care 
                for the generations whose legacy continues to enrich 
                our Nation and shape our future.

                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 2010 as Older 
                Americans Month. I call upon citizens of all ages to 
                honor older Americans this month with appropriate 
                ceremonies and activities.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2010-10573
Filed 5-3-10; 8:45 am]
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