[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 37427-37428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14969]


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                Proclamation 8995 of June 14, 2013

                
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                After a lifetime of hard work and sacrifice, every 
                American should be able to enjoy their golden years 
                with dignity and security. But too often, senior 
                citizens are the victims of abuse, neglect, or 
                financial exploitation. Elder abuse is a global public 
                health problem that affects people of every background 
                and culture, and while it often occurs in silence, it 
                takes a devastating toll on millions of older Americans 
                each year. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we 
                reaffirm our commitment to ending this crime in all its 
                forms.

                My Administration is a determined advocate for older 
                Americans. Through the Elder Justice Act, which was 
                enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act, we are 
                working to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and 
                exploitation. States and tribes are investigating risk 
                factors for abuse and neglect and identifying 
                strategies to stop it. We convened the Elder Justice 
                Coordinating Council to better focus prevention efforts 
                across the Federal Government. We are committed to 
                combatting exploitation by empowering seniors to meet 
                financial challenges and helping them avoid scams. And 
                we continue to pursue a rigorous criminal justice 
                response to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation--one 
                that holds offenders accountable, gives professionals 
                meaningful training, and ensures victims get the help 
                they need.

                Older Americans have steered our Nation through times 
                of hardship and war, and ushered in eras of progress 
                and prosperity. Today, let us stand up and speak out on 
                their behalf, and meet our responsibility to show our 
                elders the care and respect they deserve.

                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 June 15, 2013, as 
                World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. I call upon all 
                Americans to observe this day by learning the signs of 
                elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and by raising 
                awareness about this growing public health issue.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                seventh.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2013-14969
Filed 6-19-13; 11:15 am]
Billing code 3295-F3