[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8200--OCT. 31, 2007

Proclamation 8200 of October 31, 2007
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month is an opportunity to honor
and support those living with Alzheimer's disease. During this month, we
also seek to express our gratitude to the family members and caretakers
who love and comfort those afflicted, and we renew our commitment to
finding a cure to this devastating disease.
The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease is age. Scientists are
studying how other factors such as family history, nutrition,
environment, and education, also affect an individual's risk for
Alzheimer's

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disease. The National Institutes of Health and the Department of
Veterans Affairs continue to conduct research to better prevent, detect,
and treat Alzheimer's disease and provide information and support to
caretakers and families.
During National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we recognize the
millions of Americans affected by this tragic disease and honor those
who have lost their lives to Alzheimer's. Americans are grateful for the
resolve and dedication of medical professionals, scientific researchers,
family members, and caregivers who give their time and talents and help
provide hope to many.
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 2007 as National
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the
United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH