[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7957--NOV. 2, 2005
Proclamation 7957 of November 2, 2005
National Family Caregivers Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each November, as Americans reflect on our many blessings, we observe
National Family Caregivers Month and give thanks for the selfless
service of family caregivers on behalf of their loved ones in need. The
tireless devotion of these Americans brings comfort and peace of

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mind to our Nation's elderly and to those who are chronically ill or
disabled.
Family caregivers play an important role in communities across the
United States. They provide most of the homecare services in our country
and work hard to meet the emotional and physical needs of the family
members and friends for whom they care. Through the National Family
Caregiver Support Program, my Administration continues to encourage
States and local agencies on aging to partner with faith-based,
community, and tribal organizations. These partnerships can offer family
caregivers the important information, counseling, training, respite
care, and support services they need.
This November, enrollment begins under the new Medicare prescription
drug benefit, which offers more affordable access to prescription drugs,
better health care choices, and extra help to low-income seniors and
beneficiaries with disabilities. This new coverage will help family
caregivers, who often inform or make medical decisions for those they
care for, by ensuring that their loved ones receive the best health care
available.
Every day, family caregivers sacrifice their own needs to offer their
loved ones the opportunity to live with dignity and independence in
familiar surroundings. Their love, selflessness, and devotion inspire us
all and demonstrate the compassionate spirit of America.
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 2005 as National
Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to honor and support
those who serve as caregivers to their family members, friends, and
neighbors in need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH