THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY BROWNLEE, KIRKLAND, STABACK, JAMES, GEORGE, BISHOP, MILLARD, W. KELLER, THOMAS, GEIST, MIRABITO, WATERS, LONGIETTI, PAYTON, NEILSON, FREEMAN, CALTAGIRONE, BAKER, SONNEY, FRANKEL, BROOKS, READSHAW, HESS, PRESTON, SWANGER, PARKER, M. O'BRIEN, CURRY, GILLEN AND CULVER, AUGUST 20, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, AUGUST 20, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the month of September 2012 as "Senior Center Month"

in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Older Americans are significant members of our

society who invest their wisdom and experience to enrich the

lives of younger generations; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 11,000 senior centers nationally serve one

million older adults every day in offering a rich and engaging

array of opportunities to help older adults age successfully;

and

WHEREAS, Many senior centers operate in this Commonwealth and

have acted as catalysts for mobilizing the creativity, energy,

vitality and commitment of the older residents of this

Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, Through the wide array of services, programs and

activities, senior centers empower older citizens of this

Commonwealth to contribute to their own health and well-being

and the health and well-being of their fellow citizens of all

ages; and

WHEREAS, Senior centers in this Commonwealth affirm the

dignity, self-worth and independence of older persons by

facilitating their decisions and actions, tapping their

experiences, skills and knowledge and enabling senior citizens'

continued contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, The National Council on Aging annually recognizes

September as National Senior Center Month and has established

"It Happens at My Senior Center. My Life. My Time. My Way." as

the theme for this year's observance; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the

month of September 2012 as "Senior Center Month" in Pennsylvania

and call upon all citizens and public officials to recognize the

special contributions of the senior center participants and the

special efforts of the staff and volunteers who work every day

to enhance the well-being of the older citizens of our

community.