103 STAT. 2662 PROCLAMATION 5913—NOV. 19, 1988 It is also appropriate that we use this occasion to reflect on the truth that even through the family has proven to be the most durable of all institutions, its vitality is not guaranteed under all conditions. In the past few decades, as a host of new pressures have placed fresh strains on the health of family life in our society, a process of restoration has begxm. Policymakers at all levels of government, and leaders in religion and the social sciences, are taking a closer look at the ciiltiural and legal forces undermining the well-being of families. Recognition is at last being given to the fact that no strategy for reducing the tremendous costs of remedial efforts to combat crime and poverty will succeed if we fail to focus first on strengthening the family. In the years to come, this process of rebuilding must continue. As it does so, we can all take heart in knowing that, to paraphrase a famous epigram, reports of the death of the family have been greatly exaggerat- ed. For as long as the human heart wills to keep for itself a special place of understanding, welcome, and healing—^in short, a hearth and a home—the family will endure and prosper. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of November 20 through November 26, 1988, as National Family Week, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, gatherings, ceremonies, and other activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty- eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5913 of November 19, 1988 National Home Care Week, 1988 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Home care enhances life for people of all ages who are ill or disabled. The home should be the setting of first choice for care and treatment, because it is conducive to healing; in the home, family members can supply caring and love. The combination of professional services with such situations can add to the effectiveness of home health care. Na- tional Home Care Week, 1988, reminds us of the good that residts when families and home care providers put into practice the respect we all owe to everyone in need of such care. In recent years, home care programs have grown in number and in im- portance in health care delivery. We should all be grateful that these programs enable millions of Americans to receive ffne care at home. The employees and volunteers of home care agencies, private and public alike, need our cooperation and attention as they work with family members across our land to offer the excellent care patients at home require and deserve.
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