National Family Caregivers Week, 1994

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Federal Register
Vol. 59, No. 214
Monday, November 7, 1994

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Title 3--
The President
Proclamation 6753 of November 3, 1994

National Family Caregivers Week, 1994

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The number of Americans aged 65 or older is increasing
steadily. In 1992, seniors represented 12.7 percent of
the U.S. population--about one in every eight
Americans. Americans are living longer, healthier lives
than at any other time in our history, yet one-third of
older people evaluate their health as only fair or
poor. About 6.1 million senior citizens have
disabilities that leave them in need of regular care
and help with their daily tasks.

When someone we love becomes ill, has an accident, or
needs assistance, we can all become caregivers at a
moment's notice. Care is usually provided by family
members, often wives, daughters, and daughters-in-law,
who may sacrifice their own employment opportunities to
bring joy and comfort into the lives of loved ones.
Selflessly offering their energy and love to those in
need, family caregivers have earned our heartfelt
gratitude and profound respect.

Caregivers understand how much we need and depend on
one another. Indeed, Americans understand that our
strength as a Nation has always flowed from the sturdy
bonds of family. In recognition of this fact, we all
must work harder to ensure that our Nation's caregivers
receive the support and assistance they deserve.

The Congress, by Public Law 103-319, has designated
November 20, 1994 through November 26, 1994, as
``National Family Caregivers Week'' and has authorized
and requested the President to issue a proclamation in
observance of this week.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week
of November 20-26, 1994, as National Family Caregivers
Week and call upon all government agencies and the
people of the United States to observe this week with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
third day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen
hundred and ninety-four, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and
nineteenth.

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