[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