    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 9736 of April 30, 2018

    Older Americans Month, 2018

    By the President of the United States of America

    A Proclamation

    During Older Americans Month, we recognize and celebrate those Americans
    who have spent decades providing for the next generation and building
    the greatness of our Nation. Our country and our communities are strong
    today because of the care and dedication of our elders. Their unique
    perspectives and experiences have endowed us with valuable wisdom and
    guidance, and we commit to learning from them and ensuring their safety
    and comfort.
    Older Americans play critical roles in helping support their adult
    children, grandchildren, and extended families. They work and volunteer
    for businesses and organizations that drive our economy and serve our
    communities. Most importantly, our senior citizens mentor future
    generations and instill core American values in them. Their guidance
    preserves our heritage and the invaluable lessons of the past.
    My Administration is focused on the priorities of our Nation's seniors.
    The Department of Justice, for example, is focused on protecting seniors
    from fraud and abuse. My Administration is also committed to protecting
    the Social Security system so that seniors who have contributed to the
    system can receive benefits from it. We are also dedicated to improving
    healthcare, including by increasing the quality of care our veterans
    receive through the Department of Veterans Affairs and by lowering
    prescription drug prices for millions of Americans.

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    As a Nation, we are grateful to older Americans for all they have done
    to build up and sustain our families and communities. Senior citizens
    deserve to be treated with respect, to have their needs met, and to age
    with dignity. This month, we recommit ourselves to ensure that older
    Americans are able to navigate financial and physical obstacles that
    could stand in the way of joyful and meaningful golden years.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, 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 May 2018 as Older
    Americans Month. I call upon all Americans to honor our elders,
    acknowledge their contributions, 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 thirtieth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    second.
    DONALD J. TRUMP