Proclamation 10565-Older Americans Month, 2023
Issued 2023-04-28 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10565 designates May 2023 as Older Americans Month. The proclamation celebrates the contributions of older Americans to their families, communities, and the nation, and highlights the Biden administration's commitments to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and other programs that support older adults. It calls on Americans to recognize and honor the older people in their lives and to support policies that ensure their dignity and security.
This proclamation is directed at older Americans, their families, caregivers, advocates for aging issues, and the general public. It does not create new programs or alter existing benefit structures, but draws official attention to the needs and contributions of older Americans as a national priority.
Older Americans Month has been observed annually since 1963. The President's annual proclamation is consistent with this tradition, carrying no binding legal effect and requiring no additional congressional authorization.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10565-Older Americans Month, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to older americans. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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