[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 30, Number 44 (Monday, November 7, 1994)]
[Page 2261]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 6753--National Family Caregivers Week, 1994

November 3, 1994

By the President of the United States

of America

A Proclamation

    The number of Americans aged 65 or older is increasing steadily. In 
1992, seniors represented 12.7 percent of the U.S. population--about one 
in every eight Americans. Americans are living longer, healthier lives 
than at any other time in our history, yet one-third of older people 
evaluate their health as only fair or poor. About 6.1 million senior 
citizens have disabilities that leave them in need of regular care and 
help with their daily tasks.
    When someone we love becomes ill, has an accident, or needs 
assistance, we can all become caregivers at a moment's notice. Care is 
usually provided by family members, often wives, daughters, and 
daughters-in-law, who may sacrifice their own employment opportunities 
to bring joy and comfort into the lives of loved ones. Selflessly 
offering their energy and love to those in need, family caregivers have 
earned our heartfelt gratitude and profound respect.
    Caregivers understand how much we need and depend on one another. 
Indeed, Americans understand that our strength as a Nation has always 
flowed from the sturdy bonds of family. In recognition of this fact, we 
all must work harder to ensure that our Nation's caregivers receive the 
support and assistance they deserve.
    The Congress, by Public Law 103-319, has designated November 20, 
1994 through November 26, 1994, as ``National Family Caregivers Week'' 
and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation 
in observance of this week.
    Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United 
States of America, do hereby proclaim the week of November 20-26, 1994, 
as National Family Caregivers Week and call upon all government agencies 
and the people of the United States to observe this week with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of 
November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-four, and 
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
nineteenth.
                                            William J. Clinton

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 2:15 p.m., November 3, 
1994]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on 
November 7.