[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 212 (Thursday, November 2, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 64623-64624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-9064]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 212 / Thursday, November 2, 2006 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8079 of October 30, 2006

                
National Hospice Month, 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Americans demonstrate the great compassion of our 
                country by caring for those in need. During National 
                Hospice Month, we recognize hospice caregivers for 
                their dedication to providing comfort and peace to 
                individuals in their last days and helping build a 
                society that values the life and dignity of every 
                person.

                Hospice physicians, nurses, counselors, and volunteers 
                bring care and support to the terminally ill through 
                physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aid. By 
                helping control pain and minimize other symptoms, these 
                men and women bring relief to those who are terminally 
                ill and show them the utmost respect. Hospice care 
                enables many of our citizens to spend their final days 
                in comfort and dignity surrounded by loved ones. This 
                palliative care plays a vital role in our Nation's 
                health care system, and the dedicated work of hospice 
                caregivers helps ensure that our citizens receive the 
                services and support they need. Hospice caregivers also 
                reach out to families and friends to provide guidance 
                and counseling after the loss of a loved one.

                Our Nation is grateful for the tireless efforts of 
                hospice volunteers and medical professionals, and 
                during National Hospice Month, we recognize the 
                kindness of hospice caregivers and their devotion to 
                making our country a more loving and caring place.

                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 2006 as National 
                Hospice Month. I encourage all Americans to observe 
                this month with appropriate programs and activities. I 
                also ask Americans to recognize our health care 
                professionals and volunteers for their contributions to 
                helping provide comfort and care to those facing 
                terminal illness.

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