103 STAT. 2604 PROCLAMATION 6902—NOV. 5, 1988 thereby helping people with this disease to minimize the threat of com- plications. Nevertheless, much work lies ahead. As research continues to provide insights, the communication of new information to those in the fore- front of managing this disease—^primary care practitioners and people with diabetes—^will permit new advances to be put into practice. Through research we can find a way to eradicate this disease, and through public awareness we can keep those with diabetes healthier than ever before. The continued cooperation of the Federal Govern- ment, the scientific community, and private individuals and organiza- tions makes our success in botii these realms possible. To increase public awareness of diabetes and to emphasize the need for continued research efforts, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 272, has designated November 1988 as "National Diabetes Month" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in ob- servance of this occasion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 1988 as National Dia- betes Month, and I call upon concerned governmental agencies, health care providers, and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hun- ^ dred and thirteenth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5902 of November 5, 1988 National Disabled Americans Week, 1988 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans are thankful for the inspiration and achievements of the mil- lions of us who have disabilities. Through the years, and in more and more spheres of endeavor, disabled Americans have demonstrated their capabilities and their desire to make the most of the opportunities life can offer. Still, much more remains to be done by each of us so all citizens with disabilities can reach their potential. To reach this goal, for the past 20 years a partnership between govern- ments at all levels and the private sector, including groups and individ- ual volunteers, has fostered opportunity for disabled citizens. National Disabled Americans Week, 1988, allows each of us to salute efforts aimed at developing and utilizing the skills and insights of disabled people—and to honor the spirit and accomplishments of Americans with disabilities in these efforts and in communities everywhere. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 319, has designated the period beginning November 6, 1988, and ending November 12, 1988, as
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