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Proc 8809ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8809

Older Americans Month, 2012

President Obama proclaimed May 2012 as Older Americans Month with the theme 'Never Too Old to Play,' encouraging recognition of seniors' contributions. The proclamation also designated May 7-11, 2012 as Senior Corps Week and highlighted administration efforts on Medicare, Social Security, Older Americans Act programs, and Affordable Care Act benefits for seniors.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 26651

Impact dates

  1. Senior Corps Week ends

  2. Senior Corps Week begins

  3. Older Americans Month proclamation effective

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 2012 as Older Americans Month
  • Call upon all Americans to acknowledge contributions of older Americans during this month and throughout the year

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 2012 as Older Americans Month
  • Designation of May 7-11, 2012 as Senior Corps Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8809: Older Americans Month, 2012 · Executive Orders