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District Of Columbia Council Bill CER25-0296

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5- A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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9-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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11-December 3, 2024
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14-To designate November as National Family Caregivers Month in the District of Columbia.
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16- WHEREAS, November is designated as National Family Caregivers Month, a time to
17-honor and celebrate the selfless dedication of the millions of family caregivers who provide
18-essential services and support to loved ones in need;
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20-WHEREAS, family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our nation, demonstrating
21-unwavering commitment and dedication as they make personal sacrifices to care for family
22-members, friends, and neighbors, often without recognition or compensation;
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24-WHEREAS, family caregivers usually are spouses, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles,
25-neighbors, and friends;
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27-WHEREAS, more than 50 million Americans provide unpaid care to loved ones, and
28-more than half of them do not even identify themselves as caregivers, despite the vital role they
29-play in supporting the health, safety, and independence of others;
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31-WHEREAS, the District has expressed its dedication in supporting grandparent
32-caregivers through T he Grandparent Caregiver Program and The Plaza West-Grandfamily
33-Community Life Program;
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35-WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month raises awareness of caregiving
36-challenges, educates communities on the importance of supporting caregivers, and highlights
37-resources that provide counseling, training, and temporary relief for caregivers;
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39-WHEREAS, this month provides an opportunity to support efforts to ease the burden on
40-caregivers by advocating for programs and policies that provide the support, respect, and relief
41-caregivers deserve, recognizing that no one should have to choose between a paycheck and
42-caring for a loved one.
43- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
44-resolution may be cited as the “National Family Caregivers Month Recognition Resolution of
45-2024.” ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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50- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby recognizes November as National
51-Family Caregivers Month and encourages all citizens to recognize, honor, and thank the
52-caregivers in our communities for their invaluable contributions and selfless dedication.
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54- Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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2+ Councilmember Anita Bonds 2
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7+A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 7
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10+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 10
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14+ To designate November as National Family Caregivers Month in the District of Columbia. 14
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16+ WHEREAS, November is designated as National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and 16
17+celebrate the selfless dedication of the millions of family caregivers who provide essential services and 17
18+support to loved ones in need; 18
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20+WHEREAS, family caregivers are the unsung heroes of our nation, demonstrating unwavering 20
21+commitment and dedication as they make personal sacrifices to care for family members, friends, and 21
22+neighbors, often without recognition or compensation; 22
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24+WHEREAS, more than 50 million Americans provide unpaid care to loved ones, and more than 24
25+half of them do not even identify themselves as caregivers, despite the vital role they play in supporting 25
26+the health, safety, and independence of others; 26
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28+WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month raises awareness of caregiving challenges, 28
29+educates communities on the importance of supporting caregivers, and highlights resources that provide 29
30+counseling, training, and temporary relief for caregivers; 30
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32+WHEREAS, this month provides an opportunity to support efforts to ease the burden on 32
33+caregivers by advocating for programs and policies that provide the support, respect, and relief caregivers 33
34+deserve, recognizing that no one should have to choose between a paycheck and caring for a loved one; 34
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37+ RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution 37
38+may be cited as the “National Family Caregivers Month Recognition Resolution of 2024.” 38
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40+ Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby recognize s November as National Family 40
41+Caregivers Month and encourages all citizens to recognize, honor, and thank the caregivers in our 41
42+communities for their invaluable contributions and selfless dedication. 42
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44+ Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the 44
45+District of Columbia Register. 45