[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 45 (Monday, November 8, 2004)]
[Pages 2797-2798]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Proclamation 7842--National Family Caregivers Month, 2004

 November 4, 2004

 By the President of the United States

 of America

 A Proclamation

    Every day, family caregivers across our Nation are caring for loved 
ones who are aging, chronically ill, or disabled. Through their selfless 
actions, they bring comfort to those

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in need, enrich their own lives, and reflect the true spirit of America.
    America is a country of hope and promise that honors the dignity of 
all its citizens. Our family caregivers sometimes sacrifice their own 
emotional and physical needs to dedicate their time and energy to 
serving their loved ones. By taking on this enormous responsibility, 
they are helping honor life in all its seasons.
    My Administration remains committed to supporting the important 
contributions of family caregivers. My fiscal year 2005 budget includes 
tax relief for Americans who need long-term care and individuals who 
care for these family members in their homes. We will also continue to 
work with employers, faith-based and community organizations, 
universities, and national aging organizations to bring critical 
services such as individual counseling, educational activities, respite 
care, and family leave policies to more Americans.
    By bringing loving support to their loved ones, our Nation's family 
caregivers make our country a better place. During National Family 
Caregivers Month, we honor their generosity and dedication, and we 
recognize the vital role of family in the lives of our citizens.
     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 November 2004 as 
National Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to honor and 
support the family members, friends, and neighbors who provide care to 
their loved ones in need.
     In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of 
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand four, and of the 
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
                                                George W. Bush

 [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 9:39 a.m., November 8, 
2004]

Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on 
November 9.