PRINTER'S NO. 2397
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
493
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY BOBACK, HENNESSEY, SAMUELSON, NEILSON, PICKETT,
DRISCOLL, SCHLOSSBERG, KINSEY, MURT, LONGIETTI, READSHAW,
RYAN, BAKER, MACKENZIE, TOOHIL, DUSH, SONNEY, PASHINSKI,
SAYLOR, MENTZER, MARSICO, PHILLIPS-HILL, WARD, WARREN,
CHARLTON, MILLARD, D. COSTA, WHEELAND, V. BROWN, B. MILLER,
ROZZI, SCHWEYER, VAZQUEZ AND WATSON, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 24 through 30, 2017, as
"Active Aging Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "Active Aging Week" is an annual event created by
the International Council on Active Aging to promote healthy
lifestyles and increase physical activity among older adults;
and
WHEREAS, The International Council on Active Aging has
announced that the theme of "Active Aging Week" is "Ignite Your
Passion" which promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on a
national scale by giving older adults the opportunity to
experience diverse activities and exercise in a safe, friendly
and fun atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, Studies have shown that increased mental and
physical activity in older adults has a positive impact on brain
health and that exercise may improve cognitive function in those
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at risk for Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias by
improving the efficiency of brain activity associated with
memory; and
WHEREAS, "Active Aging Week" is an opportunity to promote and
publicize the efforts of motivated organizations to reach older
adults with the key messages of staying active, healthy and
engaged; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has the fifth largest number of
residents 65 years of age or older in the United States and it
continues to be the fastest-growing segment of our population;
and
WHEREAS, Older adults are living longer due to their
increased physical and mental activities which prolong and
enrich their lives every day; and
WHEREAS, We recognize the contributions which older adults
have made and will continue to make in this great Commonwealth
regarding culture, history and the economy and encourage older
adults to continue to remain active participants who enhance,
educate and improve our communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of September 24 through 30, 2017, as "Active Aging Week" in
Pennsylvania.
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