[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 129, 114th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9361 of October 30, 2015

National Family Caregivers Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Day in and day out, selfless and loving Americans provide care and
support to family members and friends in need. They are parents,
spouses, children, siblings, relatives, and neighbors who uphold their
unwavering commitment to ensure the lives of their loved ones shine
bright with health, safety, and dignity. During National Family
Caregivers Month, we rededicate ourselves to making sure our selfless
caregivers have the support they need to maintain their own well-being
and that of those they love.
One of the best measures of a country is how it treats its older
citizens and people living with disabilities, and my Administration is
dedicated to lifting up their lives and ensuring those who care for them
get the support and recognition they deserve. Earlier this year, older
Americans and caregivers, as well as their advocates, came together at
the White House Conference on Aging, which provided an opportunity to
discuss ways to identify and advance actions to improve quality of life
for our Nation's elderly. Through the Affordable Care Act, we are
providing more options to help older Americans remain in their homes as
they age, and the law is giving caregivers the peace of mind of having
access to quality, affordable health insurance. Additionally, I will
keep pushing to make paid family leave available for every American,
regardless of where they work--because no one should have to sacrifice a
paycheck to care for a loved one.
When our men and women in uniform come home with wounds of war--seen or
unseen--it is our solemn responsibility to ensure they get the benefits
and attentive care they have earned and deserve. Caregivers in every
corner of our country uphold this sacred promise with incredible
devotion to their loved ones, and my Administration is committed to
supporting them. We have extended military caregiver leave to family
members of eligible veterans dealing with serious illness or injury for
up to 5 years after their service has ended, and we remain dedicated to
providing greater flexibility for our military families and for the
members of our Armed Forces as they return home and handle the
transition to civilian life.
For centuries, we have been driven by the belief that we all have
certain obligations to one another. Every day, caregivers across our
country answer this call and lift up the lives of loved ones who need
additional support. During National Family Caregivers Month, let us
honor their contributions and pledge to continue working toward a future
where all caregivers know the same support and understanding they show
for those they look after.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2015 as
National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to pay
tribute to those who provide for the health and well-being of their
family members, friends, and neighbors.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA