12 2 STA T .5379PROCL A M AT I O N8 312 — OCT. 29 , 2 0 08 Nation a lF a m il yC a reg i v er sM ont h isano p port u nity to re c ogni z e those w ho serve a cause greater than sel f an d contri b ute to the well - being of their loved ones . Family caregivers are soldiers in A merica ’ s armies of compassion and set an inspiring e x ample for their fellow citizens. N OW,THER EFORE, I , G EORGE W. BUS H, P resident of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 20 0 8 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 L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclam a ti o n8312 o fO cto be r2 9, 2 0 08 Nation a lA l zhe i m e r’sD isease A w areness M onth ,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation D uring National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we recognize the dignity and courage of the men and women living with Alz- heimer’s disease. We also honor the devoted family members and care- ta k ers who bring them love and comfort, and we underscore our dedi- cation to finding a cure for this tragic disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that seriously impairs a per- son’s ability to function normally. Age is the most important known risk factor, and scientists are studying the role that genetics, education, diet, and environment might play in the development of this debili- tating disease. Through research supported by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of V eterans Affairs, we are learning more about the disease and enhancing the q uality of life for those affected. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services is improv- ing the delivery of home and community-based services to people with Alzheimer’s. National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is an opportunity to pay tribute to the courageous individuals facing this disease and re- member the precious lives lost due to Alzheimer’s. All Americans ap- preciate the strong support and dedication of the families, medical pro- fessionals, scientific researchers, and caregivers who are helping build a society that values the life and dignity of every person. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2008 as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
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