[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8079--OCT. 30, 2006
Proclamation 8079 of October 30, 2006
National Hospice Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans demonstrate the great compassion of our country by caring for
those in need. During National Hospice Month, we recognize hospice
caregivers for their dedication to providing comfort and peace to
individuals in their last days and helping build a society that values
the life and dignity of every person.
Hospice physicians, nurses, counselors, and volunteers bring care and
support to the terminally ill through physical, psychological, social,
and spiritual aid. By helping control pain and minimize other symptoms,
these men and women bring relief to those who are terminally ill and
show them the utmost respect. Hospice care enables many of our citizens
to spend their final days in comfort and dignity surrounded by loved
ones. This palliative care plays a vital role in our Nation's health
care system, and the dedicated work of hospice caregivers helps ensure
that our citizens receive the services and support

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they need. Hospice caregivers also reach out to families and friends to
provide guidance and counseling after the loss of a loved one.
Our Nation is grateful for the tireless efforts of hospice volunteers
and medical professionals, and during National Hospice Month, we
recognize the kindness of hospice caregivers and their devotion to
making our country a more loving and caring place.
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 2006 as National
Hospice Month. I encourage all Americans to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities. I also ask Americans to recognize
our health care professionals and volunteers for their contributions to
helping provide comfort and care to those facing terminal illness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH