    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 7730 of October 31, 2003

    National Family Caregivers Month, 2003

    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Millions of Americans make extraordinary efforts every day to care for
    loved ones who are elderly, chronically ill, or disabled. These
    caregivers make many sacrifices to improve the lives of their loved
    ones. Through their love, dedication, and courage, these compassionate
    children, parents, spouses, grandparents, and extended family members
    strengthen and preserve the importance of family and reflect the true
    character of our Nation.

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    My Administration is supporting family caregivers in their efforts to
    provide comfort and support to their loved ones. The National Family
    Caregiver Support Program, managed by the Administration on Aging of the
    Department of Health and Human Services, gives family caregivers
    counseling, information, respite care, and supplemental services.
    As we mark National Family Caregivers Month, we express our gratitude to
    family caregivers, and celebrate the great blessings they bring to their
    families and to our Nation.
    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
    Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to honor and support
    family members, friends, and neighbors who assume important caregiving
    responsibilities.
    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.
    GEORGE W. BUSH