Proc. 7370 Title 3--The President Charter. For 55 years, the United Nations has led the world in addressing international security problems and promoting human rights and human dignity. Today we reaffirm our commitment to this vital institution and pledge to work with other member nations to ensure that the U.N. is equipped with the resources it needs to remain a powerful instrument of the international community and an effective force for the common good. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2000, as United Nations Day. I encourage all Americans to educate themselves about the activities and accomplishments of the United Nations and to ob- serve this day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities de- voted to enhancing international cooperation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7370 of November 5, 2000 National Family Caregivers Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation All Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the family caregivers among us-- the generous, compassionate individuals who daily face the challenge of caring for loved ones who are frail, chronically ill, or living with disabil- ities that restrict their independence. These everyday heroes, living quietly among us in families and communities across the country, are the maior source of long-term care in America. By providing billions of dollars' worth of caregiving services each year, they dramatically reduce the demands on our Nation's health care system and make an extraordinary contribution to the quality of life of their loved ones. Caregivers often pay an emotional and physical price as well as a financial one. Few enioy any free time because they must iuggle the demands of home and work while meeting the special needs of the individuals in their care. Many do not have the support of other family members or friends and consequently experience depression, a sense of isolation, and the stress of knowing they must carry out their important duties alone. Studies have in- dicated that such caregiver stress can have a physical consequence, contrib- uting to a higher mortality rate among elderly caregivers who themselves have a history of chronic illness. But caregivers should not have to face their challenges alone, and my Ad- ministration has worked hard to ensure that they will not have to do so. I am pleased that the Congress has finally passed the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000, which will strengthen and improve the services available to senior citizens in every State, from home-delivered meals to transportation services to legal assistance. This legislation also includes au- 190
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