PRINTER'S NO. 1703
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
330
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY HENNESSEY, DeLUCA, WATSON, CORBIN, SCHLOSSBERG,
READSHAW, FEE, TOOHIL, SOLOMON, CALTAGIRONE, DRISCOLL,
HICKERNELL, SAMUELSON, RYAN, BIZZARRO, DiGIROLAMO, DUSH,
SONNEY, LONGIETTI, O'NEILL, GREINER, KULIK, BOBACK, R. BROWN,
RAPP, ROZZI, BAKER, WARD, MACKENZIE, KAUFFMAN, KINSEY,
MILLARD, V. BROWN, BULLOCK, MENTZER, McNEILL, O'BRIEN,
STAATS, IRVIN, PICKETT, B. MILLER, NEILSON, WHEELAND, STURLA,
GOODMAN, SAYLOR, MILNE, ROEBUCK, KIM AND GILLEN, MAY 10, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 10, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2017 as "Older Pennsylvanians
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, May is traditionally recognized as "Older Americans
Month" in the United States, a month set aside to honor older
adults, who are among the most treasured resources; and
WHEREAS, Older adults are united by historical experiences,
strengthened by diversity and interpret events through varied
perspectives and backgrounds to bring wisdom and insight to our
communities; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Health and Human Services'
Administration for Community Living has announced that the theme
of "Older Americans Month" 2017 is "Age Out Loud"; and
WHEREAS, Older adults in this Commonwealth are continuing to
reinvent themselves through new work, new passions and engaging
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their communities; and
WHEREAS, Our community can provide opportunities to enrich
the lives of individuals of all ages by promoting and engaging
in activity, wellness and social involvement, emphasizing home-
based and community-based services that support independent
living and ensuring that community members can benefit from the
contributions and experience of older adults; and
WHEREAS, More older adults are taking charge, striving for
wellness, enjoying their independence and encouraging other
seniors to advocate for themselves and others; and
WHEREAS, An increasing number of adults are reaching
retirement age, and those who were born in the first year of the
baby-boom generation reached 65 years of age in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Individuals 65 years of age and older will represent
25% of the population of this Commonwealth by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, Older adults are productive, active and influential
members of society, sharing essential talents, wisdom and life
experiences with their families, friends and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Older adults deserve recognition for the
contributions they have made and will make to the culture,
economy and character of the United States and this
Commonwealth; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of May 2017 as "Older Pennsylvanians Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge every
resident to take time this month to honor Pennsylvania's older
adults and the professionals, family members and volunteers who
care for them.
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