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

122 STAT. 5378

Sixty-three years ago, representatives from around the world completed
the founding charter of the United Nations and pledged to reaffirm faith
in fundamental human rights and to unite their strength to maintain
international peace and security. It is vital that this noble pledge
continue to guide the United Nations throughout the 21st century. By
taking an unequivocal stand against terrorists, those who traffic in
persons, and all who exploit the poor, the needy, and the marginalized,
the United Nations can live up to the noble ideals of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
The United Nations is an organization with extraordinary potential for
good works. On United Nation's Day, we recommit ourselves to reforming
the U.N., ensuring the highest standards are upheld throughout the
organization, and renewing the principals of its charter for the 21st
century.
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 October 24, 2008, as
United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas
under the flag of the United States to observe United Nations Day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
third.
GEORGE W. BUSH


 
PROCLAMATION 8311--OCT. 29, 2008

Proclamation 8311 of October 29, 2008
National Family Caregivers Month, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Family Caregivers Month we recognize and celebrate the
many individuals throughout our country who work each day to ensure a
better quality of life for their family members. Through their selfless
action, these caregivers provide their loved ones support and comfort as
they age, combat illness, or suffer from disability.
Our Nation is compassionate, and we believe in the sanctity of life at
all stages. Through tireless efforts and inspiring deeds, many Americans
care for loved ones in need. By acting as in-home care providers, people
across our Nation are helping to ensure that their family members are
provided with love, comfort, and security. My Administration has worked
to offer caregivers support and training. In 2006, I signed the Lifespan
Respite Care Act of 2006, which established a program to help family
caregivers get access to affordable and high-quality respite care. In
addition, the National Family Caregiver Support Program encourages
cooperation among government agencies and other organizations that
support and work with family caregivers.