[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 66611-66612]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26670]


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                Proclamation 9050 of October 31, 2013

                
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 
                2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible and progressive 
                brain disease that slowly erodes precious memories, 
                thinking skills, and the ability to perform simple 
                tasks. It affects millions of Americans, including 
                senior citizens as well as younger Americans with 
                early-onset Alzheimer's disease. This month, we stand 
                with everyone confronting the painful reality of an 
                Alzheimer's diagnosis; lend our support to the families 
                who care for them; and renew our commitment to 
                delaying, preventing, and ultimately curing this 
                disease.

                In research labs across our country and around the 
                world, scientists are working to unlock the answers to 
                Alzheimer's disease. My Administration proudly supports 
                this promising research. Earlier this year, I proposed 
                the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative 
                Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, which aims to 
                revolutionize our understanding of the human brain. By 
                mapping the brain, we hope to better comprehend the 
                causes of disorders like Alzheimer's disease and 
                enhance our work on improving treatment. In September, 
                the National Institutes of Health announced support for 
                innovative new studies to help find effective 
                interventions for this devastating degenerative brain 
                disease. And my Administration also remains committed 
                to implementing the first-ever National Plan to Address 
                Alzheimer's Disease, which lays out a roadmap to 
                preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease 
                by 2025.

                Working together with scientists, patient advocates, 
                and those living with this disease, we can give a sense 
                of hope to millions of families, patients, and 
                caregivers. For resources and information on living 
                with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, 
                please visit www.Alzheimers.gov.

                As we offer our support to Americans with Alzheimer's 
                disease, we also recognize those who care and provide 
                for them, sharing their loved ones' emotional, 
                physical, and financial strains. This month, we honor 
                their compassion, remember those we have lost, and 
                press toward the next great scientific breakthrough.

                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 November 2013 as 
                National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call 
                upon the people of the United States to learn more 
                about Alzheimer's disease and support the individuals 
                living with this disease and their caregivers.

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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 thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2013-26670
Filed 11-4-13; 11:15 am]
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