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Proc 8506ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8506

Older Americans Month, 2010

President Obama proclaims May 2010 as Older Americans Month with the theme "Age Strong, Live Long," calling on citizens to honor older Americans through ceremonies and activities. The proclamation highlights administration efforts including Medicare/Medicaid strengthening, Affordable Care Act provisions for seniors, and elder abuse prevention, but contains no binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 23559

Impact dates

  1. Older Americans Month observance begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2010 as Older Americans Month
  • Call upon citizens of all ages to honor older Americans with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 2010 as Older Americans Month

Near term (90d)

  • May 2010 observance period with ceremonies and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8506: Older Americans Month, 2010 · Executive Orders