[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 212 (Friday, November 2, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 62401-62402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-5511]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 212 / Friday, November 2, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

[[Page 62401]]


                Proclamation 8198 of October 31, 2007

                
National Hospice Month, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                One of America's greatest values is compassion, and our 
                country is blessed by all those who dedicate themselves 
                to caring for others. During National Hospice Month, we 
                recognize the dedicated professionals and volunteers 
                who provide love and comfort to those who are 
                terminally ill.

                Across our Nation, hospice physicians, nurses, 
                counselors, and volunteers provide invaluable support 
                that enables many of our citizens to spend their final 
                days in comfort and dignity. By providing physical, 
                psychological, and social assistance, hospice care 
                workers help ensure their patients can spend valuable 
                time with loved ones. Hospice caregivers also help by 
                providing guidance and counseling to the families of 
                those who are ill.

                Our Nation is committed to helping ensure that citizens 
                with terminal illness and their families receive the 
                assistance they need. We believe in the dignity and 
                worth of every person at every stage of life, and 
                hospice care brings support and comfort to those in 
                need.

                Hospice care professionals and volunteers are answering 
                a timeless call to love their neighbors as themselves. 
                During National Hospice Month, we recognize these 
                individuals for their strength and compassion. Their 
                efforts make 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 2007 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.

[[Page 62402]]

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                second. 
                <GRAPHIC(S) NOT AVAILABLE IN TIFF FORMAT>
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-5511
Filed 11-1-07; 9:38 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P