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National Family Caregivers Month, 2008
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary October 29, 2008

National Family Caregivers Month, 2008 A Proclamation by the President of
the United States of America

ÿÿWhite House News


During National Family Caregivers Month we recognize and celebrate the many
individuals throughout our country who work each day to ensure a better
quality of life for their family members. Through their selfless action,
these caregivers provide their loved ones support and comfort as they age,
combat illness, or suffer from disability.

Our Nation is compassionate, and we believe in the sanctity of life at all
stages. Through tireless efforts and inspiring deeds, many Americans care
for loved ones in need. By acting as in-home care providers, people across
our Nation are helping to ensure that their family members are provided
with love, comfort, and security. My Administration has worked to offer
caregivers support and training. In 2006, I signed the Lifespan Respite
Care Act of 2006, which established a program to help family caregivers get
access to affordable and high-quality respite care. In addition, the
National Family Caregiver Support Program encourages cooperation among
government agencies and other organizations that support and work with
family caregivers.

National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to recognize those who
serve a cause greater than self and contribute to the well-being of their
loved ones. Family caregivers are soldiers in America's armies of
compassion and set an inspiring example for their fellow 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 2008 as National
Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to honor the selfless
service of caregivers who support their loved ones in need.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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