[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

122 STAT. 5300

 
PROCLAMATION 8243--APR. 22, 2008



Proclamation 8243 of April 22, 2008
Older Americans Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Older Americans Month, we recognize the many ways older citizens
have enriched our Nation through their character, wisdom, and love.
Our country remains strong because of the foundation our elders have
helped lay. This year's Older Americans Month theme, ``Working Together
for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities,'' highlights the
importance of building partnerships to ensure that older Americans are
able to live with dignity and independence.
Every week thousands of older Americans give back to their communities
by volunteering through groups like Senior Corps. From teaching young
children how to read, to helping provide relief to those affected by
natural disasters, seniors play an important and compassionate role in
our Nation.
My Administration is dedicated to ensuring that our seniors are treated
with the respect they have earned. They deserve to have choices and
access to the best possible health care, so we have added new preventive
care measures and prescription drug benefits as part of our effort to
modernize Medicare and make medication more affordable. In this way and
many others, our country honors our elders' legacy and recognizes their
countless contributions to our Nation.
America's seniors provide an example for younger generations, and during
Older Americans Month, we reflect on their efforts toward building a
stronger and brighter future for all. Our country remains forever in
their debt, as they have provided a guiding light for the rest of the
Nation to follow.
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 May 2008 as Older
Americans Month. I commend older Americans for the many contributions
they have made and continue to make to our Nation. I also commend the
Federal, State, local, and tribal organizations, service and health care
providers, caregivers, and volunteers who dedicate their time and
talents to our seniors. I encourage all citizens to honor their elders,
care for those in need, and reaffirm our country's commitment to older
Americans this month and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH