PRINTER'S NO. 722
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
111
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, DINNIMAN, SABATINA, J. WARD,
BARTOLOTTA, BROWNE, FONTANA, AUMENT, STREET, BREWSTER,
MARTIN, FARNESE, KILLION, SCHWANK, BAKER AND COSTA,
MAY 6, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, MAY 6, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2019 as "Older Americans Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Older adults deserve recognition for their gifts and
the sacrifices they made on behalf of future generations; and
WHEREAS, Each year since 1963, our nation has honored the
legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans during the
month of May; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 54th anniversary of the Older
Americans Act of 1965, signed into law by President Lyndon B.
Johnson on July 14, 1965; and
WHEREAS, The Older Americans Act of 1965 continues to provide
nationwide coordinated community social services, technical
assistance, funding and other resources for the benefit of older
Americans; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's observance, "Connect,
Create, Contribute," encourages older adults and their community
to connect with friends, family and services that support
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participation in their communities, create by engaging in
activities that promote learning, good health and personal
enrichment and contribute time, talent and life experience to
benefit others; and
WHEREAS, Medical and technological innovations have promoted
greater longevity and social inclusion; and
WHEREAS, Home-based services and community-based services
have further supported independent living; and
WHEREAS, The Senate celebrates the breadth of experience
among older adults and values their transition into new phases
of life; and
WHEREAS, The Senate is committed to helping older adults live
longer, healthier lives in the communities of their choice for
as long as possible; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of May 2019 as
"Older Americans Month" in Pennsylvania.
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