Proc. 7957 Title 3--The President sovereignty and the right to self-determination. By working together, gov- ernment to government, on important education, economic, and energy ini- tiatives, we can strengthen America and build a future of hope and promise for all Native Americans. This month, we pay tribute to the American Indi- ans and Alaska Natives who continue to shape our Nation. I encourage all citizens to learn more about the rich heritage of Native Americans. 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 2005 as National American Indian Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemo- rate this month with appropriate programs and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7957 of November 2, 2005 National Family Caregivers Month, 2005 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Each November, as Americans reflect on our many blessings, we observe National Family Caregivers Month and give thanks for the selfless service of family caregivers on behalf of their loved ones in need. The tireless de- votion of these Americans brings comfort and peace of mind to our Na- tion's elderly and to those who are chronically ill or disabled. Family caregivers play an important role in communities across the United States. They provide most of the homecare services in our country and work hard to meet the emotional and physical needs of the family members and friends for whom they care. Through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, my Administration continues to encourage States and local agencies on aging to partner with faith-based, community, and tribal organizations. These partnerships can offer family caregivers the important information, counseling, training, respite care, and support services they need. This November, enrollment begins under the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, which offers more affordable access to prescription drugs, bet- ter health care choices, and extra help to low-income seniors and bene- ficiaries with disabilities. This new coverage will help family caregivers, who often inform or make medical decisions for those they care for, by en- suring that their loved ones receive the best health care available. Every day, family caregivers sacrifice their own needs to offer their loved ones the opportunity to live with dignity and independence in familiar sur- roundings. Their love, selfiessness, and devotion inspire us all and dem- onstrate the compassionate spirit of America. 136
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